Edith den Dulk, age 92, lifelong resident of Ripon, CA and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Born September 26, 1932, to Clarence and Sena Van Till (Van Polen). 

   Edith graduated from Ripon Christian Schools. She married the love of her life, Marvin H den Dulk, on September 25, 1953, and were married for 67 years before Marv’s passing on May 24, 2021. In addition to raising a family, Edith enjoyed golf and tennis in her younger years. She and Marv enjoyed traveling together in their RV in their golden years.  

   Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son; Michael A den Dulk; sisters Gertrude Hekman and Marjory Vander Schuur; as well as her brother Howard Van Till. She is survived by her children Deb Van Groningen (Mark) of Ripon, CA; and Shari Post (Dick) of Caledonia, MI; and her son Jim den Dulk (Andrea) of Folsom; 11 grandchildren: Eric Van Groningen (Kelly); Renee Partridge; Andrea Meek (Jon); Lindsey Nostrant (Josh); Kendra Strang (Zach); Marissa Brown (Cody); Luke Post; Arie den Dulk; Amy den Dulk (Trevor Ryan); Michelle den Dulk (Jake Wilson) and Reijer den Dulk. She also leaves behind 18 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. 

   Visitation will take place on Friday, March 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Deegan-Ripon Memorial Chapel, located at 111 S Palm Ave. in Ripon. Internment will be at Ripon Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, and is open to all friends and family. 

   A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, located at 517 Orange Ave, Ripon, CA.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethany Home, 930 W. Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366; or Mercy Ships, helping young children get the health care they need. MercyShips.org, P.O. Box 1930, Garden Valley, TX 75771.

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin

Saturday, February 22, 2025