Ed Nieuwsma

Edwin Nieuwsma, 62 of Sioux Center, IA died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 in the comfort of his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation hours will be held Sunday with the family present at the Faith Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center from 1:30-4:30PM. A prayer service for family and friends will be held Monday at 10AM at Faith Christian 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 Faith Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center, with Rev. Bernie Haan and Rev. Cliff Hoekstra officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Nieuwsma family prefers memorial contributions in memory of Ed. Edwin Lee Nieuwsma, the son of William and Bertha (Droog) Nieuwsma, was born on July 12, 1947 in Linton, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Hull, ND. He started his education at country school then went on to graduate high school from Strasburg, ND. On November 26, 1965, he married Lorraine Van Beek, his high school sweetheart, at the Hull Christian Reformed Church in Hull, ND. They began their married life in Bismarck, ND later moving to a farm near Pollock, SD and eventually settled in Sioux Center, IA where they would raise their family. Ed was a member of Faith Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center. While working as a hog buyer for SIG International he cherished the friendships that were established with the employees and producers over the past eleven years. If you didn't see Ed with Lorraine serving prime rib, they were driving down the road to one of their grandchildren's activities. Family and faith were most important to Ed. He believed his grandchildren were special blessings from God. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 44 years; his two sons and daughter and their families: Kevin and Gail Nieuwsma of Lakeville, MN and their children Kori and Jordan; Mike and Sheresa Nieuwsma of Prior Lake, MN and their children Megan and Andrew; Trisha and Kris Vonk of Sioux City, IA and their children Bailey and Braden. Also left to cherish Ed's memory is his father of Strasburg, ND; two brothers: Franklin and Gracie Nieuwsma of Hull, ND and Willard Nieuwsma of Pollock, SD; five sisters: Gladys and Lowell Seymour of Pollock, SD; Helen Huizenga of Edmonds, WA; Carol and Herb Neukircher of Mandan, ND; LaVonne and Jim Rossow of Buffalo, WY; and Vivian and Curt Vander Vorst of Hull, ND. Also by marriage his mother-in-law, Gerturde Nieuwsma of Bismarck, ND; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sturg and Gail Van Vugt of Sioux Center, IA; Cil Van Beek of Strasburg, ND; Gerry and Denise Van Beek of Bismarck, ND and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; brothers-in-law, Bob Huizenga, Bob Crawford, Harlan Dornbush and Denny Van Beek; sister-in-law, Sylvia Nieuwsma; niece, Natalie Nieuwsma; step father-in-law, Edwin Nieuwsma and Lorraine's father, Gerald Van Beek. Online Condolences Ruth Kocisko Sioux Center Relationship: church member Lorraine & family, So sorry about your loss. May God comfort you in this difficult time. The plans we make with our spouses(growing old together) don't always work out. But God can give you other things to do to keep you busy and give you a sense of fulfillment and His purpose. I know this myself. Draw near to him and he will draw near and comfort you. He will cover you with His wings. Ruth Kocisko Sent: 4/15/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marique & Lindsay Sanborn Relationship: Friend We didnt hear that Ed wasn't doing well until earlier this week. He always made us smile! We miss working with him and hope to see him again someday. Hugs & prayers to the family. Sent: 4/15/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIG International Iowa, Inc. Boyden Relationship: Co-workers I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again.. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart. To the family we send our deepest sympathy. Ed was a very hard worker and a great friend to all of us and our producers. He will be greatly missed. Sent: 4/16/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liza Schouten Orange City Relationship: friend Dear Trish and Family ~ I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you! May the Lord be ever evident during this journey! Sending hugs and prayers your way. Sent: 4/16/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arnie & Char Huizenga Aberdeen Relationship: High School Classmate Lorraine & family, Willie, Brothers & Sisters & families....sorry to hear of Edwin's passing, may you find comfort in knowing that he is in a beautiful place now, with the angels, and not having to endure anymore pain. God has him in his loving arms. May God Bless you all. Sent: 4/18/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robbie Jungers Boyden Relationship: Friend Lorraine & family, Tony & I just heard yesterday of Ed's passing. It breaks our hearts tht our loss is heaven's gain. We certainly will miss him at the prime rib supper and of course giving us a shout from a cross the road from SIG while we filled our vehicles up at the Coop in Boyden. Alot of times he'd give a wave or walk over & have that chuckle in his voice when he spoke. What a kind, friendly and giving man. Taken too soon... We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers in the days & months ahead. Sincerely, Tony & Robbie Jungers Sent: 4/19/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phil & Cheryl Schiebout Orange City Relationship: old friend What is my only comfort in life and in death. Thank you for being the family that you and Ed were. I always appreciated each of you when I talked with you. God bless you and your family. Sent: 4/20/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike and Lisa Brumfield Charlotte Relationship: Friend of Ed and Lorraine Dear Lorraine, We are sadden to hear of your loss. Our trips to Sioux Center were always brightened by you and Ed. May you be comforted by family and friends forever. God Bless you and your family through these trying times. Love Always, Mike and Lisa Sent: 5/5/2010