Stena Van Andel, 99, of Ripon died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Bethany Home. She was born to Klaas and Gertie Vander Meer on April 23, 1910 in Vona, Colorado. In 1930 she went to work in Denver, Colorado, as a nanny for two little girls. She moved to California in 1930 where she met Mike Van Andel and were married on April 5, 1936. They lived in the Ripon area and farmed two different ranches for many years. There they raised three children. In 1979 they moved to Modesto and later returned to Ripon in 1996.
Stena is survived by her children; Geri & Bruce Hekman, Anita & Gary Hasper and Mike & Evelyn Van Andel; her grandchildren Greg & Jeanette Hekman, Brent & Sandy Hekman, Jana & Dan Tanis, Laurie & Chris Van Groningen, all of Ripon, Scott & Kristy Hasper, Steve Hasper, Suzanne & Philip Schuiteman, all of Michigan, David & Barb Van Andel of Romana, CA and Amy & Todd of Coarse Gold, CA, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and one sister Theresa Verver of Ripon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters Ann Danhof, Gertie Eggink, and Henreitta Meninga and one brother Barney Vander Meer.
Stena was a member of Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church. Previous to this she was a member of the Modesto Christian Reformed Church where she served as an organist for over 50 years, taught Sunday school and participated in the many activities of the church; she also did community service for the Salvation Army and Inter-faith Ministries in Modesto and Ripon. Her great joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, numerous sporting activities and crocheting blankets for her entire family.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be Monday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at Ripon Cemetery with a Memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. at Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church. Deegan Funeral Chapel is in charge of services. On line guest book available at www.deeganfuneralchapels.com.
Remembrances may be made to Ripon Christian School 435 N. Maple Ave. Ripon, CA 95366 or Bethany Home 930 W. Main St. Ripon, CA 95366.
Stena is survived by her children; Geri & Bruce Hekman, Anita & Gary Hasper and Mike & Evelyn Van Andel; her grandchildren Greg & Jeanette Hekman, Brent & Sandy Hekman, Jana & Dan Tanis, Laurie & Chris Van Groningen, all of Ripon, Scott & Kristy Hasper, Steve Hasper, Suzanne & Philip Schuiteman, all of Michigan, David & Barb Van Andel of Romana, CA and Amy & Todd of Coarse Gold, CA, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and one sister Theresa Verver of Ripon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters Ann Danhof, Gertie Eggink, and Henreitta Meninga and one brother Barney Vander Meer.
Stena was a member of Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church. Previous to this she was a member of the Modesto Christian Reformed Church where she served as an organist for over 50 years, taught Sunday school and participated in the many activities of the church; she also did community service for the Salvation Army and Inter-faith Ministries in Modesto and Ripon. Her great joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, numerous sporting activities and crocheting blankets for her entire family.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel. Graveside services will be Monday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at Ripon Cemetery with a Memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. at Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church. Deegan Funeral Chapel is in charge of services. On line guest book available at www.deeganfuneralchapels.com.
Remembrances may be made to Ripon Christian School 435 N. Maple Ave. Ripon, CA 95366 or Bethany Home 930 W. Main St. Ripon, CA 95366.
Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009