Tillie Van Voorst

Tillie Van Voorst, 85, of Sioux Center, IA died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Sioux Center Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8PM, with the family present from 5-7PM at the Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center. A prayer service for family and friends will be held Wednesday at 9:30AM at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with interment to follow in Lebanon Cemetery of rural Sioux Center. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday at 11AM at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Roger Voskuil officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Van Voorst family prefers memorials be directed to Katelyn's Fund, 1327 3rd Ave SE, Sioux Center, IA 51250, which provides grants for adoption. Tillie Van Voorst was born on August 19, 1924 to Peter & Lydia Wielenga in Sioux Center. She married the love of her life, John H. Van Voorst, on April 12, 1943 in Abilene, TX. Tillie volunteered for numerous organizations where she shared her gift of music, which impacted other's lives like a stone dropped into a lake. The stone quickly disappears from sight, but its impact leaves behind a series of ripples that broaden and reach across the water. In the same way, Tillie lived for Christ and will leave behind an influence for good that will reach the lives of many others to come. She modeled a Christ like life for her 13 grandchildren and 24 (and two on the way) great grandchildren, as well as her children and their spouses: Lois and Lloyd De Jong, Ken and Sandy Van Voorst, Judy and Mark Vander Stouwe all of Sioux Center, Linetta and Mike Pollock of Omaha, NE; two sisters: Mrs. Lydia Tamminga of Caledonia, MI, Mrs. Mary Ann Van Bemmel of Rock Valley and sister-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Wielenga of Ontario, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Howard; a great granddaughter, Katelyn De Jong; her parents; a brother, Jake Wielenga; a sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Gene Hanson and brothers-in-law: Jim Tamminga, and Henry Van Bemmel. Online Condolences Kris Omaha NE Relationship: friend of Netta God has wrapped His arms around you and your family in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tillie is in a joyous place watching over her entire family and beaming with pride. Love, Kris, Wayne Austin & Hannah. Sent: 1/24/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arvilla Ohlde Belfair Washington Relationship: Niece Tillie's Family: I send our love and thoughts with all of you on behalf of all of Henrietta's children. I will especially like to say that I will really miss talking with Tillie. We just talked last week which will remain as a treasured memory. Again we send our love to all of you. Arvilla Sent: 1/26/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donna Vande Kieft Everett WA Relationship: Friend For Til's Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A flood of childhood memories surfaced for me when I heard of her passing--family times at Okoboji, 4-H Club activities, filling milk jugs on the dairy farm, and more. Til was always friendly, a positive, kind presence in the community, a pillar of strength and faith. She will be greatly missed. The loss for her family and friends is great, and her gain is to be with God. The separation is challenging. May you go gently with peace that passes understanding. Sincerely, Donna Vande Kieft Sent: 1/27/2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donna Beernink Sioux Center IA Relationship: Friend My deepest symathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of your mother and grandmother. Till was a very special person, always ready with a helping hand and a warm smile. She was eager to speak of her faith, but more importantly, she lived it. She will be missed by the many persons whose lives she touched. May God comfort and bless all of you. Sent: 1/27/2010