Katherine Kuiper

Katherine Kuiper 86, of Sioux Center, IA died Thursday, August 22, 2013, at her Sioux Center Residence. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-8PM, with the family present from 2-4PM at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. A Funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30AM at the First Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Aldon Kuiper officiating. Interment will follow the funeral in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center with Rev. Carl Klompien officiating. The Kuiper family prefers memorials be directed to Sioux Center Home Health and Hospice, 1400 7th Avenue SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250. On August 22, 2013, Katherine (Beimers) Kuiper of Sioux Center, Iowa, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. She celebrated her 86th birthday on August first. She was the wife of Louis Kuiper. They married on June 12, 1946 in Sibley, Iowa. The couple farmed by Sanborn and later near Melvin. They also lived in Sanborn for a short time and then moved to Sioux Center in 1962 and have lived there ever since. Lou tended lovingly to his wife in their home until cancer took her life. When they were younger they enjoyed fishing and golfing together. In their later years they enjoyed playing games, going out to eat, attending community events and being with their family and friends. They enjoyed being together. Kathy and Lou had three children: La Donna (married to Norm Cleveringa) from rural Rock Valley, Kevin (married to Garn Altena) from Sioux Falls and Sandi (married to Dan Altena) from Sioux Center. They have 15 grandchildren: Chris, Ryan, Darin, and Ross Cleveringa, Alanda Koenen, Teissa Green, Paige Vanden Bosch, Luke Kuiper, Dusty, Michael, Jaime, Niki, Mark, Som and Kaida Altena. They also have 19 great grandchildren. These families were the joy of Kathy's life. Kathy was also blessed with three siblings: Theresa Riemersma of Sioux Center, Dorothy Andersen of Sioux City and Bill Beimers (married to Esther) of Luverne, MN. Kathy worked at the Office of Public Affairs when she was younger. She also worked at Dordt College for 11 years. She was an active member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center. She was a prayer warrior. Even in her final days, Kathy offered prayers for those she loved. She was not a complainer. Although Kathy suffered from MS for decades, she continued to live cheerfully. The end of her journey was completed with courage and faith. During her two-year battle with cancer, she was a living testimony to living each day to the fullest, to loving your people and to resting peacefully in the arms of God. Kathy was deeply loved. She will be missed but never forgotten. The family wishes to thank Kathy's friends, neighbors, church - and especially the Hospice team that walked with her during her final months. Their support and comfort are deeply appreciated.