1Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryLibrary.com, AncestryLibrary.com. Must be at a library to access.
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in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007No Image
Text-only collection
Name: Minnie Plooster
Gender: Female
Spouse:
John Sterk
Child:
John Sterk
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.
Description
This database picks up where the SSDI leaves off, with details such as birth date and parents’ names extracted from information filed with the Social Security Administration through the application or claims process."2Ancestry Library Edition. "John Sterk
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
View1940 United States Federal Census
Name: John Sterk
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: South Dakota
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Map of Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 4A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
John Sterk
45 Head
Minnie Sterk
41 Wife
Jennie Sterk
19 Daughter
Teunis Sterk
17 Son
Henrietta Sterk
15 Daughter
John Sterk 14 Son
Henry Sterk
11 Son
Willis Sterk
9 Son
Alvin Sterk
7 Son
Menert Sterk
5 Son
Edith Sterk
3 Daughter
Ernest Sterk
1 Son
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03855; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-13
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income."3findagrave.com. "John J. Sterk
BIRTH 2 Feb 1927
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 7 Nov 2005 (aged 78)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 35638255 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 9
John Sterk, age 78, of Lynden went to be with his Lord on November 7, 2005 with his family at his bedside at The Lynden Manor after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 2, 1927 to John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk in Harrison, SD. John served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and in 1954, he married Nellie Korevaar, his beloved wife of 51 years. Together they began farming and in 1959 the family moved from Harrison, SD to Lynden, WA. John was employed at Mt. Baker Plywood for 29 years, retiring in 1989.
He delighted in his family and the camaraderie shared with friends at local coffee shops. He loved playing cards, going for walks, playing games, doing seek-a-word puzzles and watching the Mariners. His quick wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Pete, Willis, Alvin, Henry and Ernest and sister, Jenny Beckman.
Visitation hours will be Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, 1 to 8 PM at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Fri. Nov. 11, 12:15 PM at Monumenta Cemetery with a Memorial service following at 1:00 PM at Faith Reformed Church in Lynden.
Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 E. Chestnut, Suite #1-C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or Faith Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 7th & Liberty St., Lynden, WA 98264.
-Obituary from Gillies Funeral Home
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouse
Photo
Nellie Korevaar Sterk
1933–2017
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
1925–2019
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998."4findagrave.com. "Nellie Korevaar Sterk
BIRTH 14 Mar 1933
Corsica, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 16 Feb 2017 (aged 83)
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 176395615 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 2
Nellie Sterk, age 83, of Lynden, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Whatcom Hospice House.
Nellie was born in Corsica, South Dakota on March 14, 1933, to parents John and Gertrude (Beukelman) Korevaar. She grew up attending Corsica schools with brother Adrian and sisters Effie and Rosemary.
Nellie married John Sterk, February 12, 1953 in Corsica and together they had three children.
Nellie worked for the Lynden School District as a cook and lunch aide. She loved to travel, play cards and games, gathering with family and friends. Nellie enjoyed baking and sharing desserts and singing.
Nellie is preceded in death by husband of 52 years John, brother Adrian Korevaar and her parents.
She is survived by children: Jody (Ted) Malinowski, Gene (Lorraine) Sterk, Alan (Sandi) Sterk and extended family, Bobbie (Tim) Yazzalino; grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) Sterk, Jeff (Samantha) Diehl, Jen (Omar) Favela, Kami (Chuck) Betker and Hayley and Natalie Corder; great-grandchildren: Colden Sterk, Charlee Betker, Cameron Diehl, Cole Diehl, Olivia Favela; sisters: Effie Uttecht and Rosemary Grosz; special friend, Bob VanMersbergen; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
You are invited to join the family for Visitation from 5 – 7 pm, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will be 1:15 pm, Thursday, February 23 at Monumenta Cemetery followed by a 2 pm, Memorial service at Faith Reformed Church with Pastor Jim Carberry officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Whatcom Hospice, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham WA 98225.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Johannes Bertus Korevaar
1903–1986
Photo
Gertrude Susan Beukelman Korevaar
1910–1979
Spouse
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Siblings
Photo
Adrian A Korevaar
1934–1953."
1America's Obituaries & Death Notices, http://infoweb.newsbank.com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org. "Deceased Name: Henry SterkHide Details
Bellingham Herald, The (WA) - October 31, 2004
Author/Byline: StaffSection: RecordPage: 3B
Henry Sterk of Lynden died at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, October 28. He was 75.
Visitation hours will be from 1 to 9 pm on Thursday, November 4, at Gillies Funeral Home in Lynden.
Graveside services will be at 1:15 pm on Friday, Nov. 5, in Monumenta Cemetery followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm in the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden with Rev. Paul Hansen officiating.
Henry was the son of John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk and was born in Harrison, South Dakota on March 5, 1929. He grew up in South Dakota and served with the US Army in Korea from 1951 to 1953. In 1955 Henry moved to Lynden and was married to Betty VanBeek on June 25, 1957. Henry became a stockholder at Mt. Baker Plywood in 1960 and worked there until his retirement in 1996.
Mr. Sterk was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Lynden and enjoyed woodworking.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Pete, Ernie, Willie and Alvin and a sister Jennie Beckman.
Henry is survived at home by his wife Betty; children Cheryl and Paul Roobol of Belmont, MI., Noreen Harrell and partner Ken Dixon of Bellingham, Jerry and Ingrid Sterk of Ontario, CA, Karen and Mike Slotemaker of Bozeman, MT., and Debbie and Kevin Sterk of Lynden; thirteen grandchildren; brothers John and Nellie Sterk and Bob and Sena Sterk of Lynden and Mike and Angie Sterk of Harrison, SD; sisters Henrietta and Dan Chitwood of Lynden, Leona and Henry Kirwin in Oklahoma, Edith and Raymond Porter of Geddes, SD and Joanne and Don VanderHeiden of Platte, SD; and numerous other relatives.
Memorials may be made to the World Home Bible League; PO Box, 28000, Chicago, IL. 60628.
You may sign the on-line Memorial Guest Book at
www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the care of
Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden
Record: blg2004110317122545Copyright: Copyright (c) The Bellingham Herald. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of Gannett Co., Inc. by NewsBank, inc."2findagrave.com. "John J. Sterk
BIRTH 2 Feb 1927
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 7 Nov 2005 (aged 78)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 35638255 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 9
John Sterk, age 78, of Lynden went to be with his Lord on November 7, 2005 with his family at his bedside at The Lynden Manor after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 2, 1927 to John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk in Harrison, SD. John served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and in 1954, he married Nellie Korevaar, his beloved wife of 51 years. Together they began farming and in 1959 the family moved from Harrison, SD to Lynden, WA. John was employed at Mt. Baker Plywood for 29 years, retiring in 1989.
He delighted in his family and the camaraderie shared with friends at local coffee shops. He loved playing cards, going for walks, playing games, doing seek-a-word puzzles and watching the Mariners. His quick wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Pete, Willis, Alvin, Henry and Ernest and sister, Jenny Beckman.
Visitation hours will be Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, 1 to 8 PM at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Fri. Nov. 11, 12:15 PM at Monumenta Cemetery with a Memorial service following at 1:00 PM at Faith Reformed Church in Lynden.
Memorial donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 E. Chestnut, Suite #1-C, Bellingham, WA 98225 or Faith Reformed Church Memorial Fund, 7th & Liberty St., Lynden, WA 98264.
-Obituary from Gillies Funeral Home
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouse
Photo
Nellie Korevaar Sterk
1933–2017
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
1925–2019
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998."3findagrave.com. "Nellie Korevaar Sterk
BIRTH 14 Mar 1933
Corsica, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 16 Feb 2017 (aged 83)
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 176395615 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 2
FLOWERS 2
Nellie Sterk, age 83, of Lynden, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Whatcom Hospice House.
Nellie was born in Corsica, South Dakota on March 14, 1933, to parents John and Gertrude (Beukelman) Korevaar. She grew up attending Corsica schools with brother Adrian and sisters Effie and Rosemary.
Nellie married John Sterk, February 12, 1953 in Corsica and together they had three children.
Nellie worked for the Lynden School District as a cook and lunch aide. She loved to travel, play cards and games, gathering with family and friends. Nellie enjoyed baking and sharing desserts and singing.
Nellie is preceded in death by husband of 52 years John, brother Adrian Korevaar and her parents.
She is survived by children: Jody (Ted) Malinowski, Gene (Lorraine) Sterk, Alan (Sandi) Sterk and extended family, Bobbie (Tim) Yazzalino; grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) Sterk, Jeff (Samantha) Diehl, Jen (Omar) Favela, Kami (Chuck) Betker and Hayley and Natalie Corder; great-grandchildren: Colden Sterk, Charlee Betker, Cameron Diehl, Cole Diehl, Olivia Favela; sisters: Effie Uttecht and Rosemary Grosz; special friend, Bob VanMersbergen; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
You are invited to join the family for Visitation from 5 – 7 pm, on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will be 1:15 pm, Thursday, February 23 at Monumenta Cemetery followed by a 2 pm, Memorial service at Faith Reformed Church with Pastor Jim Carberry officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Whatcom Hospice, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham WA 98225.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Johannes Bertus Korevaar
1903–1986
Photo
Gertrude Susan Beukelman Korevaar
1910–1979
Spouse
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Siblings
Photo
Adrian A Korevaar
1934–1953."
1Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryLibrary.com, AncestryLibrary.com. Must be at a library to access.
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in the South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917
South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917No Image
Text-only collection
Purchase Certificate
Name: Minnie Plooster
Gender: Female
Spouse: Jan Sterk
Child: Peter Sterk
Source Citation
South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1918
Source Information
Ancestry.com. South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003.
Original data: South Dakota Birth Records With Birth Dates Over 100 Years. South Dakota Department of Health, Pierre, South Dakota.
Description
This database contains all the births that were filed with the U.S. state of South Dakota through 1918. The earliest births recorded are from 1856. Information that may be found among these records includes the birth date, gender, mother's maiden name, father's name, and city or county of birth."2Ancestry Library Edition. "Peter Sterk
in the 1930 United States Federal Census
View1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter Sterk
Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 11
Birthplace: South Dakota
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota, USA
Map of Home: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Street Address: Section 21
House Number: Apr 11
Dwelling Number: 51
Family Number: 51
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Netherlands
Mother's Birthplace: South Dakota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John Sterk
35 Head
Minnie Sterk
31 Wife
Peter Sterk 11 Son
Jennie Sterk
9 Daughter
Teunis Sterk
7 Son
Hendreitts Sterk
5 Daughter
Johnny Sterk
3 Son
Harry Sterk
1 Son
Neighbors: View others on page
Source Citation
Year: 1930; Census Place: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341956
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
Description
The 1930 Census contains records for approximately 123 million Americans. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1930, and contains information about a household’s family members and occupants including: birthplaces, occupations, immigration, citizenship, and military service. The names of those listed in the census are linked to actual images of the 1930 Census."3findagrave.com. "Peter John Sterk
BIRTH 21 Sep 1918
Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 22 May 1989 (aged 70)
Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL
Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
PLOT Block 4, Lot 29, Grave 6
MEMORIAL ID 81472807 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 1
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouse
Photo
Ellie Marie Muilenburg Sterk
1916–2008
Siblings
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
1925–2019
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998
Children
Heretta Sterk Leinan
1940–2017."
1findagrave.com. "Ellie Marie Muilenburg Sterk
BIRTH 24 Aug 1916
Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 18 Apr 2008 (aged 91)
Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL
Platte City Cemetery
Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
PLOT Block 4, Lot 29, Grave 7
MEMORIAL ID 81473089 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 1
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Henry A. Muilenburg
1885–1932
Photo
Hattie C. Klein Muilenburg
1885–1977
Spouse
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Siblings
Photo
Bertha Muilenburg Bos
1907–1995
Photo
Peter H Muilenburg
1909–1982
Photo
Arie H. Muilenburg
1911–2007
Photo
Henrietta Muilenberg Klein
1914–2012
Photo
Ray Muilenburg
1919–2010
Children
Heretta Sterk Leinan
1940–2017."2Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryLibrary.com, AncestryLibrary.com. Must be at a library to access.
https://search-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60901&h=812138039&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true#?_phcmd=u('https://www-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/search/?name%3DSam_Erickson%26death%3D1994_british%2Bcolumbia-canada_5002%26successSource%3DSearch%26queryId%3D4f9256d6e3deb2c2984b016aea528b8a','successSource'). "Minnie Plooster
in the South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917
South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917No Image
Text-only collection
Purchase Certificate
Name: Minnie Plooster
Gender: Female
Spouse: Jan Sterk
Child: Peter Sterk
Source Citation
South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota, Birth Index, 1856-1918
Source Information
Ancestry.com. South Dakota, U.S., Birth Index, 1856-1917 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003.
Original data: South Dakota Birth Records With Birth Dates Over 100 Years. South Dakota Department of Health, Pierre, South Dakota.
Description
This database contains all the births that were filed with the U.S. state of South Dakota through 1918. The earliest births recorded are from 1856. Information that may be found among these records includes the birth date, gender, mother's maiden name, father's name, and city or county of birth."
1findagrave.com. "Heretta Sterk Leinan
BIRTH 1 Nov 1940
South Dakota, USA
DEATH 29 Jun 2017 (aged 76)
Platte, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL Body donated to medical science
MEMORIAL ID 180860229 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 0
FLOWERS 0
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Ellie Marie Muilenburg Sterk
1916–2008."
1findagrave.com. "Ervin R. “Erv” Beckman
BIRTH 2 Mar 1946
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 6 May 2020 (aged 74)
Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota, USA
BURIAL
Riverview Cemetery
Chamberlain, Brule County, South Dakota, USA
MEMORIAL ID 209852103 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 2
Ervin R Beckman was born March 2, 1946 in Mitchell, SD to Clyde and Jennie (Sterk) Beckman, where he joined older sister Gladys and became big brother to Evelyn, Melba, and Gary. He grew up in Platte and graduated from Platte High School in 1965. He joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany from 1966 to 1968. After being discharged, he returned to Platte, SD and worked for various farmers in and around the Platte area.
He moved to Chamberlain and started his welding career, first for working for Harry's Welding and continued his on-the-job learning with Dick Williamson's welding.
Erv married Eugenia "Jean" Hanig from Reliance, SD on October 19, 1973, resulting in two daughters. In February of 1982, he started Beckman's Welding and Repair.
He took pride in his yard. He enjoyed welding, racing cars, gardening, and cruising. He is a member of The Lakers Car Club and The National Welders association.
He was a team player in his daughters' and grandchildren's lives.
Erv passed away May 6th 2020 at home doing what he enjoyed, mowing his yard.
On his final cruise he was greeted by his parents, his in laws' John and Orvilla Hanig and his brother in law Mark Hanig.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Clyde Wilbur Beckman
1913–1999
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Siblings
Gladys Mae Beckman
1944–2020."
1findagrave.com. "Robert Dale “Bob” Sterk
BIRTH 1 Jul 1957
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
DEATH 8 Mar 2019 (aged 61)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Ten Mile Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 197680565 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 1
Bellingham Herald, The (WA) - Sunday, March 24, 2019
Born: 7/1/1957 - Died: 3/8/2019
Robert "Bob" Dale Sterk passed away at his Lynden family home on Friday, March 8, 2019. Bob was born July 1, 1957 to parents Teunis "Bob" and Sena (Groothuis) Sterk in Bellingham Washington. He attended Ebenezer Christian School and then Lynden Christian High School graduating in 1975. On June 11, 1983 he married Diane Frazier and together they have two children. Bob operated his own Holstein dairy farm north of Lynden on Guide Meridian for over 40 years. For 10 years of that time he grew and harvested raspberries. Later in life he returned to school and received a welding certificate from Bellingham Technical College. He did contract work for BP Refinery while still dairy farming. Bob loved his wife and children and worked hard to provide for them. Bob is survived by Diane Sterk his wife for 35 years, children Carmen Sterk of Bellingham and Evan Sterk of Bellingham, sisters Marilyn Branion and Ardelle Kooy, younger brother Larry Sterk and numerous extended family and friends. A graveside service remembering Bob was held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Ten Mile Cemetery. Please share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
Sena Groothuis Sterk
1920–2011
Spouse
Diane Anita Frazier Sterk
1954–2020 (m. 1983)."
1findagrave.com. "Diane Anita Frazier Sterk
BIRTH 21 Sep 1954
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
DEATH 22 Sep 2020 (aged 66)
Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Ten Mile Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 215944224 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 0
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
Diane A. Sterk went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Diane is remembered for her compassionate and hardworking spirit.
Diane was born on September 21, 1954 in Bellingham, Washington to Robert and Anita (Loft) Frazier. She graduated from Shuksan High School in 1972.
On June 11, 1983 she married Robert “Bob” Sterk and together they have two children. Diane worked hard with Bob on the family dairy farm. She enjoyed taking care of her animals and cooking for her family and friends.
Diane worked for many years at Bellingham National Bank and then at County Furnishings at Fairway Center. She attended First Christian Reformed Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 192 Nickerson St., Ste. 100, Seattle, WA 98109.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
-Obituary from Gillies Funeral Home
Family Members
Spouse
Photo
Robert Dale Sterk
1957–2019 (m. 1983)."
1findagrave.com. "Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
BIRTH 29 Mar 1925
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 4 Oct 2019 (aged 94)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 203649053 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
October 9, 2019 | Lynden Tribune (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Henrietta (Sterk VanderHeiden) Chitwood, age 94, of Lynden, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Harrison, South Dakota to parents John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk.
Henrietta enjoyed sewing and other arts and crafts, playing cards and games, visiting with friends and family, traveling, and cooking for family dinners. Henrietta was a sales clerk for JC Penny's from 1961 until retirement in 1987.
She married Rean VanderHeiden on June 9, 1942 in Butte, Nebraska. They moved to Washington from South Dakota in 1943. Together they had four children. After Rean's passing in 2000, she later met and married Daniel Chitwood on September 10, 2004 in Lynden.
Henrietta is preceded in death by husbands Rean VanderHeiden in 2000 and Daniel Chitwood in 2013, son Clarence VanderHeiden in 2019, and siblings Peter, Jennie, Bob, Henry, John, Willis, Alvin, and Ernest.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Christian Health Care Center for their kindness, care and compassion.
You are invited to join family and friends for visitation on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 10 am at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at North County Christ the King Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouses
Photo
Rean Vander Heiden
1922–2000 (m. 1942)
Photo
Daniel James Chitwood
1928–2013 (m. 2004)
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998
Children
Photo
Clarence Dale Vander Heiden
1943–2019."
1Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryLibrary.com, AncestryLibrary.com. Must be at a library to access.
https://search-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60901&h=812138039&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true#?_phcmd=u('https://www-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/search/?name%3DSam_Erickson%26death%3D1994_british%2Bcolumbia-canada_5002%26successSource%3DSearch%26queryId%3D4f9256d6e3deb2c2984b016aea528b8a','successSource'). "Henrietta Sterk
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
View1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Henrietta Sterk
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: South Dakota
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Map of Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 4A
Father's Birthplace: Netherlands
Mother's Birthplace: South Dakota
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: Dutch
Veteran: No
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: New Worker
Usual Industry: In The Home
Usual Class of Worker: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
John Sterk
45 Head
Minnie Sterk
41 Wife
Jennie Sterk
19 Daughter
Teunis Sterk
17 Son
Henrietta Sterk 15 Daughter
John Sterk
14 Son
Henry Sterk
11 Son
Willis Sterk
9 Son
Alvin Sterk
7 Son
Menert Sterk
5 Son
Edith Sterk
3 Daughter
Ernest Sterk
1 Son
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03855; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-13
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income."2findagrave.com. "Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
BIRTH 29 Mar 1925
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 4 Oct 2019 (aged 94)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 203649053 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
October 9, 2019 | Lynden Tribune (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Henrietta (Sterk VanderHeiden) Chitwood, age 94, of Lynden, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Harrison, South Dakota to parents John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk.
Henrietta enjoyed sewing and other arts and crafts, playing cards and games, visiting with friends and family, traveling, and cooking for family dinners. Henrietta was a sales clerk for JC Penny's from 1961 until retirement in 1987.
She married Rean VanderHeiden on June 9, 1942 in Butte, Nebraska. They moved to Washington from South Dakota in 1943. Together they had four children. After Rean's passing in 2000, she later met and married Daniel Chitwood on September 10, 2004 in Lynden.
Henrietta is preceded in death by husbands Rean VanderHeiden in 2000 and Daniel Chitwood in 2013, son Clarence VanderHeiden in 2019, and siblings Peter, Jennie, Bob, Henry, John, Willis, Alvin, and Ernest.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Christian Health Care Center for their kindness, care and compassion.
You are invited to join family and friends for visitation on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 10 am at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at North County Christ the King Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouses
Photo
Rean Vander Heiden
1922–2000 (m. 1942)
Photo
Daniel James Chitwood
1928–2013 (m. 2004)
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998
Children
Photo
Clarence Dale Vander Heiden
1943–2019."
1findagrave.com. "Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
BIRTH 29 Mar 1925
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 4 Oct 2019 (aged 94)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 203649053 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
October 9, 2019 | Lynden Tribune (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Henrietta (Sterk VanderHeiden) Chitwood, age 94, of Lynden, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Harrison, South Dakota to parents John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk.
Henrietta enjoyed sewing and other arts and crafts, playing cards and games, visiting with friends and family, traveling, and cooking for family dinners. Henrietta was a sales clerk for JC Penny's from 1961 until retirement in 1987.
She married Rean VanderHeiden on June 9, 1942 in Butte, Nebraska. They moved to Washington from South Dakota in 1943. Together they had four children. After Rean's passing in 2000, she later met and married Daniel Chitwood on September 10, 2004 in Lynden.
Henrietta is preceded in death by husbands Rean VanderHeiden in 2000 and Daniel Chitwood in 2013, son Clarence VanderHeiden in 2019, and siblings Peter, Jennie, Bob, Henry, John, Willis, Alvin, and Ernest.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Christian Health Care Center for their kindness, care and compassion.
You are invited to join family and friends for visitation on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 10 am at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at North County Christ the King Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouses
Photo
Rean Vander Heiden
1922–2000 (m. 1942)
Photo
Daniel James Chitwood
1928–2013 (m. 2004)
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998
Children
Photo
Clarence Dale Vander Heiden
1943–2019."
1Ancestry Library Edition, AncestryLibrary.com, AncestryLibrary.com. Must be at a library to access.
https://search-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=60901&h=812138039&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true#?_phcmd=u('https://www-ancestrylibrary-com.access-proxy.sno-isle.org/search/?name%3DSam_Erickson%26death%3D1994_british%2Bcolumbia-canada_5002%26successSource%3DSearch%26queryId%3D4f9256d6e3deb2c2984b016aea528b8a','successSource'). "Henrietta Sterk
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
View1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Henrietta Sterk
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: South Dakota
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Map of Home in 1940: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Residence in 1935: Rural, Douglas, South Dakota
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 4A
Father's Birthplace: Netherlands
Mother's Birthplace: South Dakota
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: Dutch
Veteran: No
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: New Worker
Usual Industry: In The Home
Usual Class of Worker: H
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
John Sterk
45 Head
Minnie Sterk
41 Wife
Jennie Sterk
19 Daughter
Teunis Sterk
17 Son
Henrietta Sterk 15 Daughter
John Sterk
14 Son
Henry Sterk
11 Son
Willis Sterk
9 Son
Alvin Sterk
7 Son
Menert Sterk
5 Son
Edith Sterk
3 Daughter
Ernest Sterk
1 Son
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Joubert, Douglas, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03855; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-13
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
Description
The 1940 United States Federal Census is the largest census released to date and the most recent census available for public access. The census gives us a glimpse into the lives of Americans in 1940, with details about a household’s occupants that include birthplaces, occupations, education, citizenship, and income."2findagrave.com. "Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
BIRTH 29 Mar 1925
Harrison, Douglas County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 4 Oct 2019 (aged 94)
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 203649053 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
October 9, 2019 | Lynden Tribune (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Henrietta (Sterk VanderHeiden) Chitwood, age 94, of Lynden, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Harrison, South Dakota to parents John and Minnie (Plooster) Sterk.
Henrietta enjoyed sewing and other arts and crafts, playing cards and games, visiting with friends and family, traveling, and cooking for family dinners. Henrietta was a sales clerk for JC Penny's from 1961 until retirement in 1987.
She married Rean VanderHeiden on June 9, 1942 in Butte, Nebraska. They moved to Washington from South Dakota in 1943. Together they had four children. After Rean's passing in 2000, she later met and married Daniel Chitwood on September 10, 2004 in Lynden.
Henrietta is preceded in death by husbands Rean VanderHeiden in 2000 and Daniel Chitwood in 2013, son Clarence VanderHeiden in 2019, and siblings Peter, Jennie, Bob, Henry, John, Willis, Alvin, and Ernest.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Christian Health Care Center for their kindness, care and compassion.
You are invited to join family and friends for visitation on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Home. Graveside will follow at 10 am at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. memorial service at North County Christ the King Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
John Peter Sterk
1894–1979
Photo
Minnie Plooster Sterk
1898–1993
Spouses
Photo
Rean Vander Heiden
1922–2000 (m. 1942)
Photo
Daniel James Chitwood
1928–2013 (m. 2004)
Siblings
Photo
Peter John Sterk
1918–1989
Photo
Jennie Sterk Beckman
1920–2002
Photo
Teunis Sterk
1922–2006
Photo
John J. Sterk
1927–2005
Photo
Henry Sterk
1929–2004
Photo
Willis Sterk
1931–1977
Photo
Alvin Sterk
1933–1999
Photo
Ernest Sterk
1939–1998
Children
Photo
Clarence Dale Vander Heiden
1943–2019."
1findagrave.com. "Clarence Dale Vander Heiden
BIRTH 11 Jan 1943
Geddes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, USA
DEATH 27 Sep 2019 (aged 76)
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Monumenta Cemetery
Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USA
MEMORIAL ID 203651961 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 1
Obituary
October 9, 2019 | Lynden Tribune (WA)
Section: Obituaries
Clarence Dale VanderHeiden, age 76, passed away at home on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Seattle. Clarence was born in Geddes, South Dakota on January 11, 1943 to Rean and Henrietta VanderHeiden.
Clarence married Nancy Galloway on May 3, 1963 and they were later divorced in 1986.
Clarence owned two gas/service stations in the Seattle area. Though he lived most of his adult life in Seattle, he always enjoyed coming back to Whatcom County to visit old friends and family.
A combined Graveside service with his mother Henrietta Chitwood will be Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10 am at Monumenta Cemetery followed by an 11 a.m. Memorial service at North County Christ the King Community Church.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Rean Vander Heiden
1922–2000
Photo
Henrietta Sterk Vander Heiden
1925–2019."