Roger D. Van Voorst

     Roger Van Voorst, age 71, of Sioux Center, IA died on August 29, 2023, at his residence.  

     A visitation with family present will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center.

     A family prayer service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.  Interment will follow the prayer service in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center with Rev. Duane Tinklenberg officiating.   

     A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church with Rev. John Lee officiating.

     The Van Voorst Family prefers memorials be directed to Sioux Center Health Hospice Care or Bethel Christian Reformed Church building fund.

Roger Dean Van Voorst was born to James and Greta (Van Der Weide) Van Voorst on April 12, 1952, in Sioux Center, Iowa. Roger was one of 11 children in the family. He grew up in Sioux County where he attended Sioux Center Community School and graduated from Boyden-Hull High School. Following graduation, his career included testing milk for four years. Roger found his career home for 42 years with Farmer's Coop Confinement/ Bar-K Feedlot. He enjoyed working with livestock including raising baby calves and hogs.

On August 13, 1980, Roger married Carol Vanden Brink. They settled on an acreage outside of Sioux Center and remained there until May, 2023. There is where Rog and Carol raised their three children, Greg, Stephanie, and Shelley. Roger enjoyed watching and cheering on his grandchildren, Leksy and Noah, as they played sports. He appreciated good competition of playing board games and cards throughout his lifetime. Everyone wanted to be on his team. Roger liked watching his Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Twins. He cherished all the many memories he made with his family, friends, and church family. Roger and Carol are members of Bethel Christian Reformed Church where he served as a deacon.

Upon Roger's retirement in December, 2018, Roger and Carol were able to enjoy warmer winters in Mesa, AZ. Unexpectedly Roger was diagnosed with cancer on November 28, 2022. He fearlessly fought this disease to the end knowing the Lord Jesus was by his side. Roger's fight ended August 29, 2023, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by family as he was called to his heavenly home.

Roger is survived by his wife, Carol, who has been by his side for the last 43 years; son, Greg (Jamie) and their children: Leksy and Noah of Sioux Falls, SD; and two daughters: Stephanie Van Voorst of Wheat Ridge, CO, and Shelley Van Voorst of Sioux Center. His family will always cherish his many memories and his gift of selflessness.

Roger is also survived by his siblings: Lois (Alvin) Zomer, Shirley (Adrie "Dutch") Born, Arlin (Tina) Van Voorst, Doug (Diane) Van Voorst, Lavonne (Harvey) Spaans, Thomas (Annette) Van Voorst; sisters-in-laws: Audrey (Perry) Raman, Shirley Van Voorst, and Angie Van Voorst; a brother-in-law and his wife, Daryl (Melinda) Vanden Brink; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Rog was preceded in death by his parents, James and Greta Van Voorst, three brothers: Timothy Van Voorst, Alvin Van Voorst, Kevin Van Voorst and infant brother: James Van Voorst Jr., and his parents-in-law, Steven Jr. and Tillie Vanden Brink.

The family gratefully thanks all those who visited, prayed, and supported Rog and his family as he courageously endured his final months on his earthly journey. He will forever be missed and leaves an imprint on all our hearts.