Joyce Ver Mulm

Joyce Ver Mulm, 59, of Sioux Center, IA died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Sioux Center Community Hospital. A visitation with family present will be held Sunday at the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center from 1-3:30PM. A prayer service for family and friends will be held Monday at 10AM at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. Interment will follow the prayer service in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center. A memorial service will be held Monday at 11:00AM at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center, with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. In lieu of flowers the Ver Mulm family prefers memorials be directed to First Reformed Church Sight and Sound Ministry Fund. Joyce Ann Ver Mulm was born December 10, 1950, to Eilert and Pearl (Maliepaard) Bloemendaal at Le Mars, Iowa. She graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. Joyce later attended Western Iowa Tech Community College where she received her LPN degree. Joyce married Robert L. Ver Mulm on June 26, 1970 in Sioux Center, Iowa. The couple made their home in Sioux Center where Joyce worked at various jobs over the years including: Sioux Center Community Schools, First Reformed Church and Kosgrove Estates. Her most recent employment was at Vet Pharm, Inc. Joyce was a longtime member of First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and knitting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and going on many special "field trips" with her beloved husband. Joyce remained strong and courageous during her 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. Cancer was part of her life, but she never let it control her life. Survivors include her husband of nearly 40 years, Robert L. Ver Mulm; her four children and their families: JoAnn and Mark Roos and their children: Christian, Conner and Colby of Sioux City, IA; Laura and Kirk Dunlavey and their children Ana and Isaac of Jackson, MN; Brenda and Brent Downs and their children Brendan, Darien, Nykolas and Raia of Sioux Center; Robert A. and Jodi Ver Mulm and their children Kyle, RJ and Bailey of Hawarden, IA; her mother, Pearl Bloemendaal; three sisters and their spouses: Irene and Gerrit Van Veldhuizen, Harriet and Cornie Van Beek, Ruth and Pete Vande Stroet; and brother, Ken Bloemendaal. Also left to cherish her memory are her mother-in-law: Johanna Ver Mulm; three brothers-in-law and their spouses: Donald and Nancy Ver Mulm, Douglas and Lisa Ver Mulm, and Roger and Jill Ver Mulm; three sisters-in-law: Donna Reekers, Ruth Ver Mulm, and Delores and her husband Steve Stratmeyer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Eilert Bloemendaal and father-in-law, Robert Ver Mulm. Online Condolences Fred and Geralyn Sick Sioux Center Relationship: friend Geralyn and I send our sympathy with your loss. Sent: 6/23/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelli (Langstraat) Hooyer Relationship: former neighbor/co-worker My heart breaks for your family today. Your Wife, Mom and Grandma will always be remembered as a good, kind woman who always put others first. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wendi (Langstraat) Kats Carmel Relationship: friend Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! We love you all! Just remember you have lots of people who love you and will be there for you! Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jessica (Moeller) Underberg Larchwood Relationship: classmate of Brenda I just wanted to express my sympathy to your family during this difficult time. There are no words that can make it any easier, just know that many people and thinking of and praying for your families now and in the months to come. God Bless!! Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gina Corbin Sioux Falls Relationship: Friend of Brenda Daughter May God Wrap his Loving Arm's around your family as you go through this difficult time,and as you go through this Journey! Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob & Sharon Soodsma El Mirage Relationship: friend Our heartfelt sympathies, Robert, to you and your family in the loss of Joyce. Our prayers are with you. Joyce was a very kind person and always concerned about other people. She will be missed. Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pam Schelling sioux center Relationship: former neighbor/co-worker My sympathy, Brenda. Thinking of you and your family. Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carrie Dose Jackson Relationship: Friend of Laura Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. My heart hurts for the pain you are all feeling but I also rejoice in knowing that Joyce is no longer suffering. I pray you find comfort in the many memories you share! God bless you all and hold you in His palm during this difficult time. Sent: 6/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jen and Jeff Tewes Jackson Relationship: Friend of Laura Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. She is at peace after a long fight. May the Lord comfort you during this time. Sent: 6/25/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROB AND DEANNA WYNIA SIOUX CENTER Relationship: FRIEND WE WANT YOUR FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER. WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO LOSE A WIFE, MOM, AND GRANDMA AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. WE HOPE THAT ALL THE SUPPORT WILL HELP YOU THROUGH. Sent: 6/25/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cindy (De Boer) Yoder Sioux Falls Relationship: Friend I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce was a wonderful person and a second Mom to me during High School. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sent: 6/26/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy (Vander Lugt) Schreurs Sheldon Relationship: high school classmate/friend You have my sympathy on the loss of Joyce. The obituary says she was "strong and courageous." My prayer for your family is the Joshua promise (Joshua 1:5) right before those words where God says, "so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." May He give all of you strength and courage in the days ahead. Sent: 6/26/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARSHA MOSS HULL Relationship: FRIEND Dear Brenda and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tme. Even though death seems so final we as Christians have a comfort of knowing it is NOT. I am sure your mom has given you many precious memories to think upon in these hard months ahead. She was a great lady. Your frien Marsha Sent: 6/26/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom and Julie Thomsen Sioux City Relationship: Friend Bob and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Joyce will always be remembered as a special and loving person. Sent: 6/26/2010