Kathryn Gort

Birth*25 April 1904Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Marriage*23 October 1929John L. Vredeveld; Dretne, Ottawa, MI; witnesses were Lucas Vredeveld asnd George Gort 
Census*17 April 1940John L. Vredeveld; Grandville, Kent, MI; John Vredeveld, age 39, 8yrs school, b MI, bookkeeper for wholesale meat co; Katherine, wife, age 35, 8 yrs school, b MI; Merle, son, age 9, 4 yrs school, b MI; Lil Ann, dau, age 4, b MI; Alma, dau, age 3, b ami; Joyce, dau, age 2, b MI - renting at 121 S. Ottawa St. - lived in Zeeland in1935 
Witness: Merle Lewis Vredeveld
Witness: Lyla Ann Vredeveld
Witness: Alma Vredeveld
Witness: Joyce Vredeveld
Census*1 April 1950Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 
Witness: Joyce Vredeveld
Witness: Alma Vredeveld
Witness: Merle Lewis Vredeveld
Witness: Lyla Ann Vredeveld
Witness: Norman Vredeveld
Witness: Doris Vredeveld
Death*18 March 1974Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Plot C-5-16 

Family

 John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Children 1.Merle Lewis Vredeveld+ b. 25 Feb 1931, d. 27 Dec 2018
 2.Lyla Ann Vredeveld
 3.Alma Vredeveld
 4.Joyce Vredeveld b. 1938, d. 27 Feb 2010
 5.Norman Vredeveld
 6.Doris Vredeveld

Merle Lewis Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
Birth*25 February 1931Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
(Witness) Census17 April 1940John L. Vredeveld, Kathryn Gort; Grandville, Kent, MI; John Vredeveld, age 39, 8yrs school, b MI, bookkeeper for wholesale meat co; Katherine, wife, age 35, 8 yrs school, b MI; Merle, son, age 9, 4 yrs school, b MI; Lil Ann, dau, age 4, b MI; Alma, dau, age 3, b ami; Joyce, dau, age 2, b MI - renting at 121 S. Ottawa St. - lived in Zeeland in1935 
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 
Marriage*28 May 1953Marilyn Romeyn; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Milit-End*Merle was CPL in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Washington State. 
Occupation*He was co-owner of Romeyn's Service Inc. for many years. After he retired he worked in the parts department of Holland Motor Home and later delivered flowers and joy for Don's Flowers. 
Death*27 December 2018Holland, Ottawa, MI 
Note*Merle preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn in 2018; daughter, Deb Guy in 2017; sister, Joyce (Ron) Lezman; and brother-in-law, Carrol Neinhuis.
He was survived by his son, David Vredeveld; son-in-law, Duke Guy; grandchildren: Chad (Alisha) Guy, Kalli (Brad) Koetsier; 6 gr-grandchildren; sister, Lyla (Dave) Doyle; sister, Alma (Paul) DeVries; sister, Doris Neinhuis; brother, Norm (Bonnie) Vredeveld; and several nieces and nephews. 
NoteMemorial donatins suggested to Hospice of Holland or Second Reformed Church. 
Funeral3 January 2019Second Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI; with military honors 
Burial*3 January 2019Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 

Family

 Marilyn Romeyn b. 1932, d. 3 Jan 2018
Child 1.Debra Vredeveld b. 25 Oct 1956, d. 13 Nov 2017

Lyla Ann Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
(Witness) Census17 April 1940John L. Vredeveld, Kathryn Gort; Grandville, Kent, MI; John Vredeveld, age 39, 8yrs school, b MI, bookkeeper for wholesale meat co; Katherine, wife, age 35, 8 yrs school, b MI; Merle, son, age 9, 4 yrs school, b MI; Lil Ann, dau, age 4, b MI; Alma, dau, age 3, b ami; Joyce, dau, age 2, b MI - renting at 121 S. Ottawa St. - lived in Zeeland in1935 
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 

Alma Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
(Witness) Census17 April 1940John L. Vredeveld, Kathryn Gort; Grandville, Kent, MI; John Vredeveld, age 39, 8yrs school, b MI, bookkeeper for wholesale meat co; Katherine, wife, age 35, 8 yrs school, b MI; Merle, son, age 9, 4 yrs school, b MI; Lil Ann, dau, age 4, b MI; Alma, dau, age 3, b ami; Joyce, dau, age 2, b MI - renting at 121 S. Ottawa St. - lived in Zeeland in1935 
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 

Joyce Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
Birth*1938Grandville, Kent, MI 
(Witness) Census17 April 1940John L. Vredeveld, Kathryn Gort; Grandville, Kent, MI; John Vredeveld, age 39, 8yrs school, b MI, bookkeeper for wholesale meat co; Katherine, wife, age 35, 8 yrs school, b MI; Merle, son, age 9, 4 yrs school, b MI; Lil Ann, dau, age 4, b MI; Alma, dau, age 3, b ami; Joyce, dau, age 2, b MI - renting at 121 S. Ottawa St. - lived in Zeeland in1935 
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 
Occupation*a beautician 
Death*27 February 2010while in FL; she resided in Hamilton MI; her surname at death was Lezman 
Note*Joyce was survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronald Lezman; children: Doug and Missi Lezman of Zeeland and their sons: Collin and Cameron, Nancy and Jesse Martinez of Grand Rapids and their children: Alexandria, Ariana, Mercedes, Jessie and Remy; sisters and brothers: Alma and Paul De Vries of Zeeland, Lyla and Dave Doyle of Holland, Doris and Carroll Nienhuis of Holland, Norm and Bonnie Vredeveld of Zeeland, Merle and Mary Vredeveld of Zeeland; sister-in- law, Eleanor and Nelvin Deweerd of Holland. 
Burial*5 March 2010Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton, Van Buren, MI 

Norman Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 

Doris Vredeveld

Father*John L. Vredeveld b. 8 Dec 1900, d. 17 Jul 1947
Mother*Kathryn Gort b. 25 Apr 1904, d. 18 Mar 1974
(Witness) Census1 April 1950Kathryn Gort; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Katherine Vredeveld, age 45, widow, b MI, baker at retail bakery; Merle, son, age 19, b MI, upholster at furniture factory; Lila, dau, age 14, b MI; Alma, au, age 13, b MI; Joyce, dau, age 11; Norman, son, age 8, b MI; Doris, dau, age 6, b MI - reside at 44 Central Ave 

Marilyn Romeyn

Birth*1932Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Marriage*28 May 1953Merle Lewis Vredeveld; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Anecdote*Marilyn was a lifetime member of 2nd Reformed Church in Zeeland, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.
She enjoyed traveling and working with ceramics. 
Death*3 January 2018Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Note*She was survived by her husband of 63 years, Merle Vredeveld; son-in-law, Duke Guy; grandchildren: Chad (Alisha) Guy, Kalli (Brad) Koetsier; six grgrandchildren; and in-laws: Lyla (Dave) Doyle, Alma (Paul) DeVries, Doris Neinhuis, and Norm (Bonnie) Vredeveld; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony "Tony" and Martha Romeyn; daughter, Deb Guy; siblings: Laura Jean Romeyn, Shirley Vandenbrink; in-laws: John Vandenbrink, Joyce and Ron Lezman and Carol Neinhuis. 
NoteMemorial donations suggested to 2nd Reformed Church or Hospice of Holland. 
Funeral*6 January 2018Yntema Funeral Home, Zeeland, MI; Rev. Karsten Voskuil officiated 
Burial6 January 2018Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, MI 

Family

 Merle Lewis Vredeveld b. 25 Feb 1931, d. 27 Dec 2018
Child 1.Debra Vredeveld b. 25 Oct 1956, d. 13 Nov 2017

Debra Vredeveld

Father*Merle Lewis Vredeveld b. 25 Feb 1931, d. 27 Dec 2018
Mother*Marilyn Romeyn b. 1932, d. 3 Jan 2018
Birth*25 October 1956Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Anecdote*Debra was a lifetime member of Second Reformed Church in Zeeland, where she served on the Consistory and sang in the choir for many years. 
Occupation*a nurse in the Holland/Zeeland area 
Death*13 November 2017Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Note*She was survived by her husband of 40 years, Duke Guy; children: Chad (Alisha) Guy of Zeeland, and Kalli (Brad) Koetsier of Hamilton; grandchildren: Ruthie, Lewis, and Paisley Guy, and Mallorie, Morgan, and Logan Koetsier; parents, Merle and Marilyn Vredeveld; mother-in-law, Carol Guy; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Maynard Guy. 
Funeral*18 November 2017Second Reformed Church, Zeeland, MI; had a memorial service 

Anna Helmink

Birth*10 December 1899Park Twp, Ottawa, MI 
Marriage*14 November 1918Lucas Vredeveld; Holland, Ottawa, MI; witnesses were Lucas Vredeveld and William Helmink 
Census*18 April 1930Lucas Vredeveld; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Luke Vredeveld, age 37, married at 25, b MI, proprietor of grocery store; Anna, wife, age 30, married at 18, b MI; Louise, dau, age 10, b MI; Gertrude, dau, age 6, b MI - own ome at 1414 Linwood, value $6,000 
Census8 April 1940Lucas Vredeveld; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Luke Vredeveld, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI, driver/salesman for retial dairy; Anna, wife, age 40, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Louise, dau, age 20, 1yr college, b MI, hair dresser at beauty shop; Gertrude, dau, age 16, 2yrs h.s., b MI - renting at Alexander St SE 
Death*21 March 1994Winter Haven, Polk, FL 
Burial*Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, Auburndale, Polk, FL; in the Garden of Everlasting Life 

Family

 Lucas Vredeveld b. 27 Aug 1892, d. 25 Jun 1977

Ruanna Crews

Name VariationRuth A. Crews 
Birth*28 February 1896Ballard county, KY 
Marriage*5 July 1927Henry Lucas Vredeveld; Detroit, Wayne, MI 
Census*10 April 1930Henry Lucas Vredeveld; Ward 4, Detroit, Wayne, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 35, b MI, married at 32, barber at barber shop; Ruth, wife, age 34, Mar at 1, b KY - renting at 5509 - lower floor on Third Ave 
Death*May 1975Wickliffe, Ballard, KY 

Family

 Henry Lucas Vredeveld b. 29 Mar 1895, d. 4 Jul 1972

Grace Kooistra

Birth*14 December 1907Ottawa, MI 
Marriage*6 May 1933Clarence Vredeveld; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; witnesses were Ralph & Florence (Kooistra) Oudbier, officiated by H.J. Kuiper - Minister of the Gospel 
Census15 April 1940Clarence Vredeveld; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 33, b MI, 8yrs school, egg salesman- lived in Holland MI in 1935; Grace, wife, age 31, 2yrs h.s., b MI; Anna, dau, age 4, b MI - own home at 809 Hazen St, value 2600 
Census*8 April 1950Clarence Vredeveld; Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Clarence Vredeveld, age 44, b MI, egg trucker - wholesale egg co; Grace, wife, age 42, b MI: Anne, dau, age14, b MI; Clare, son, age 9, b MI - resdide 873 Ardmore 
Death*6 November 1996Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 

Family

 Clarence Vredeveld b. 18 Dec 1905, d. 10 Nov 1988

Maggie Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Birth*12 October 1885Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI 
Married Name31 March 1909Leonard VanderVeer 
Death*18 April 1944Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; her husband, Leonard, was the informant 
CauseDeathhad cardio-renal disease with secondary cause of anemia 
Burial*22 April 1944Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 

Henry J. Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Birth*19 August 1888Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI 
Attributes*Henry was of medium height and build with blue eyes and black hair. 
Marriage*12 April 1916Cora Grace Wever; Ottawa County, MI; witnesses were Henry wever of Vriesland and Jacob Vredeveld of Drenthe 
Census*3 January 1920Cora Grace Wever; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, parents b MI, farmer; Grace, wife, age 26, b MI, parents b MI; James Harold, son, age 2, b MI; Harvey, son, age 9/12, b MI - dwelling #14 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Marriage*1 July 1925Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Census*12 April 1930Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry J. Vredeveld, age 40, first married at age 26, b MI, proprietor of auto sales; Jennie, wife, age 39, first married at age 29, b MI, patents b Netherlands; James H., son, age 12, b MI; Harvey, son, age 11, b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 9, b MI - own home at 360 S. Maple, value $2,500 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Census12 April 1940Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 52, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - buildning trade; Jennie, wife, age 49, 8yr school, b MI; James, son, age 22, 8yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Harvey, son, age 21, 8 yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Charlotte, dau, age 19, 4yr h.s., b MI, tagger at garment factory - renting at 360 Lincoln 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Death*9 May 1971Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*East Drenthe Cemetery, Drenthe, Ottawa, MI 

Family 1

 Cora Grace Wever b. 6 Apr 1894, d. 14 Feb 1922
Children 1.James Harold Vredeveld b. 20 Aug 1917, d. 7 Dec 2000
 2.Harvey Vredeveld b. 15 Mar 1919, d. 14 Aug 2012

Family 2

 Jennie Zylstra b. 15 Jun 1890, d. 8 Oct 1984

Cora Grace Wever

Mother*Jennie Zylstra b. 15 Jun 1890, d. 8 Oct 1984
Birth*6 April 1894MI 
Married NameVredeveld 
Marriage*12 April 1916Henry J. Vredeveld; Ottawa County, MI; witnesses were Henry wever of Vriesland and Jacob Vredeveld of Drenthe 
Census*3 January 1920Henry J. Vredeveld; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, parents b MI, farmer; Grace, wife, age 26, b MI, parents b MI; James Harold, son, age 2, b MI; Harvey, son, age 9/12, b MI - dwelling #14 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Death*14 February 1922Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; the informant was Henry Wever 
CauseDeathhad septicemia and influenza ollowing the premature delivery of her son, Bernard 
Burial*17 February 1922East Drenthe Cemetery, Drenthe, Ottawa, MI 

Family

 Henry J. Vredeveld b. 19 Aug 1888, d. 9 May 1971
Children 1.James Harold Vredeveld b. 20 Aug 1917, d. 7 Dec 2000
 2.Harvey Vredeveld b. 15 Mar 1919, d. 14 Aug 2012

Jennie Zylstra

Birth*15 June 1890Jamestown, Ottawa, MI 
Married NameVredeveld; this was her 2nd marriage 
Marriage*1 July 1925Henry J. Vredeveld; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Census*12 April 1930Henry J. Vredeveld; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry J. Vredeveld, age 40, first married at age 26, b MI, proprietor of auto sales; Jennie, wife, age 39, first married at age 29, b MI, patents b Netherlands; James H., son, age 12, b MI; Harvey, son, age 11, b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 9, b MI - own home at 360 S. Maple, value $2,500 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Census12 April 1940Henry J. Vredeveld; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 52, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - buildning trade; Jennie, wife, age 49, 8yr school, b MI; James, son, age 22, 8yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Harvey, son, age 21, 8 yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Charlotte, dau, age 19, 4yr h.s., b MI, tagger at garment factory - renting at 360 Lincoln 
Witness: James Harold Vredeveld
Witness: Harvey Vredeveld
Death*8 October 1984Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*East Drenthe Cemetery, Drenthe, Ottawa, MI 

Family 1
Child 1.Cora Grace Wever+ b. 6 Apr 1894, d. 14 Feb 1922

Family 2

 Henry J. Vredeveld b. 19 Aug 1888, d. 9 May 1971

James Harold Vredeveld

Father*Henry J. Vredeveld b. 19 Aug 1888, d. 9 May 1971
Mother*Cora Grace Wever b. 6 Apr 1894, d. 14 Feb 1922
Birth*20 August 1917Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920Henry J. Vredeveld, Cora Grace Wever; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, parents b MI, farmer; Grace, wife, age 26, b MI, parents b MI; James Harold, son, age 2, b MI; Harvey, son, age 9/12, b MI - dwelling #14 
(Witness) Census12 April 1930Henry J. Vredeveld, Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry J. Vredeveld, age 40, first married at age 26, b MI, proprietor of auto sales; Jennie, wife, age 39, first married at age 29, b MI, patents b Netherlands; James H., son, age 12, b MI; Harvey, son, age 11, b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 9, b MI - own home at 360 S. Maple, value $2,500 
(Witness) Census12 April 1940Henry J. Vredeveld, Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 52, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - buildning trade; Jennie, wife, age 49, 8yr school, b MI; James, son, age 22, 8yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Harvey, son, age 21, 8 yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Charlotte, dau, age 19, 4yr h.s., b MI, tagger at garment factory - renting at 360 Lincoln 
Milit-End*served in the U.S. Army during WWII, attainting the rank of S. Sergeant 
Anecdote*His wife, Pearline Mae (O'Donnell), was buried at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in 2009 and his 2 day old son, Len Ray, was buried there on 12 Aug 1946 
Death*7 December 2000Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
Burial*Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Ottawa, MI; PH3-F-132-2 

Harvey Vredeveld

Father*Henry J. Vredeveld b. 19 Aug 1888, d. 9 May 1971
Mother*Cora Grace Wever b. 6 Apr 1894, d. 14 Feb 1922
Birth*15 March 1919Ottawa County, MI 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920Henry J. Vredeveld, Cora Grace Wever; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 31, b MI, parents b MI, farmer; Grace, wife, age 26, b MI, parents b MI; James Harold, son, age 2, b MI; Harvey, son, age 9/12, b MI - dwelling #14 
(Witness) Census12 April 1930Henry J. Vredeveld, Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry J. Vredeveld, age 40, first married at age 26, b MI, proprietor of auto sales; Jennie, wife, age 39, first married at age 29, b MI, patents b Netherlands; James H., son, age 12, b MI; Harvey, son, age 11, b MI; Charlotte, dau, age 9, b MI - own home at 360 S. Maple, value $2,500 
(Witness) Census12 April 1940Henry J. Vredeveld, Jennie Zylstra; Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Henry Vredeveld, age 52, 1yr h.s., b MI, carpenter - buildning trade; Jennie, wife, age 49, 8yr school, b MI; James, son, age 22, 8yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Harvey, son, age 21, 8 yrs school, b MI, garage mechanic- own business; Charlotte, dau, age 19, 4yr h.s., b MI, tagger at garment factory - renting at 360 Lincoln 
Death*14 August 2012Holland, Ottawa, MI 
Note*Harvey was survived by his daughter, Cheryl Weener of Holland; his grandchildren: Kimberly Weener- Zolper and Andrew Zolper, Brian Weener and Jennifer and Adam Mendes, Michael Alderink, Jonathan and Andrea Alderink, Matthew Aldeink; and his gr-grandchildren: Christian, Corbyn and Dawson Wayner, Madeline Mendes, Elliana and Emma Zolper and Lunaria Alderink; sister, Charlotte and Robert Unger of Holland; in-laws, Dale and Marilyn of Holland and Wynona Schaap of Holland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; his daughter, Linda; and his son-in-law, Jerry Weener. 
Burial*17 August 2012Graafschap Cemetery, Holland, Ottawa, MI 

Louis J. Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Name VariationLucas J. Vredeveld 
Birth*28 September 1890Overisel, Allegan, MI 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 52, married 27yrs, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch, farmerl Clara, wife, age 49, mother of 8 with 7 living, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch; Lucas, son, age 19, b MI, farm labor; Hattie, dau, age 17, b MI; Herman, son, age 14 ,b MI; Emma, dau, age 10, b MI; Clarena, dau, age 3, b MI - dwelling #127 
Marriage*5 April 1917Adriana Boeve; Overisel, Allegan, MI; witnesses were Teunis Boeve and Jacob Vredeveld 
Census*9 February 1920Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Lucas Vredeveld, age 29, b MI, parents b MI, engineer at factory; Adriana, wife, age 27, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clairessa Leona, dau, age 4/12. b MI - dwelling #333 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Census22 April 1930Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis J. Vredeveld, age 39, married at 26, b MI, parents b MI, automobile salesman; Adriana, wife, age 37, mar at 24, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clarissa L., dau, age 10, b MI; Theodore J., son, age 6, b MI - dwelling #29 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Witness: Theodore Jay Vredeveld
Census17 April 1940Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis Vredeveld, age 49, 8yrs school, b MI, works at oil station; Adriana, wife, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI; Clarissa Leona, dau, age 20, b MI, stenographer; Theodore Jay, son, age 16, b MI - dwelling #171 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Witness: Theodore Jay Vredeveld
Death*2 February 1943Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Plot - D-22-2 

Family

 Adriana Boeve b. 5 Jan 1893, d. 12 Mar 1977
Children 1.Clarissa Leona Vredeveld b. 28 Sep 1919, d. 29 Sep 2004
 2.Theodore Jay Vredeveld b. 2 Jun 1923, d. 8 May 1995

Adriana Boeve

Birth*5 January 1893Overisel, Allegan, MI 
Marriage*5 April 1917Louis J. Vredeveld; Overisel, Allegan, MI; witnesses were Teunis Boeve and Jacob Vredeveld 
Census*9 February 1920Louis J. Vredeveld; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Lucas Vredeveld, age 29, b MI, parents b MI, engineer at factory; Adriana, wife, age 27, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clairessa Leona, dau, age 4/12. b MI - dwelling #333 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Census22 April 1930Louis J. Vredeveld; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis J. Vredeveld, age 39, married at 26, b MI, parents b MI, automobile salesman; Adriana, wife, age 37, mar at 24, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clarissa L., dau, age 10, b MI; Theodore J., son, age 6, b MI - dwelling #29 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Witness: Theodore Jay Vredeveld
Census17 April 1940Louis J. Vredeveld; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis Vredeveld, age 49, 8yrs school, b MI, works at oil station; Adriana, wife, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI; Clarissa Leona, dau, age 20, b MI, stenographer; Theodore Jay, son, age 16, b MI - dwelling #171 
Witness: Clarissa Leona Vredeveld
Witness: Theodore Jay Vredeveld
Death*12 March 1977Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 

Family

 Louis J. Vredeveld b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 2 Feb 1943
Children 1.Clarissa Leona Vredeveld b. 28 Sep 1919, d. 29 Sep 2004
 2.Theodore Jay Vredeveld b. 2 Jun 1923, d. 8 May 1995

Clarissa Leona Vredeveld

Father*Louis J. Vredeveld b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 2 Feb 1943
Mother*Adriana Boeve b. 5 Jan 1893, d. 12 Mar 1977
Birth*28 September 1919Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI 
(Witness) Census9 February 1920Louis J. Vredeveld, Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Lucas Vredeveld, age 29, b MI, parents b MI, engineer at factory; Adriana, wife, age 27, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clairessa Leona, dau, age 4/12. b MI - dwelling #333 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Louis J. Vredeveld, Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis J. Vredeveld, age 39, married at 26, b MI, parents b MI, automobile salesman; Adriana, wife, age 37, mar at 24, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clarissa L., dau, age 10, b MI; Theodore J., son, age 6, b MI - dwelling #29 
(Witness) Census17 April 1940Louis J. Vredeveld, Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis Vredeveld, age 49, 8yrs school, b MI, works at oil station; Adriana, wife, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI; Clarissa Leona, dau, age 20, b MI, stenographer; Theodore Jay, son, age 16, b MI - dwelling #171 
Census*20 April 1950Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Raymond Lokers, age 31, b MI, high school teacher - government; Clarissa, wife, age 30, b MI; Carla Ruth, dau, age 7, b MI; Linnay, dau, age 2, b MI - reside 136 Fairview Rd 
Death*29 September 2004Hamilton, Allegan, MI; surname at death was Lokers 
Burial*Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Plot T-34-18 

Theodore Jay Vredeveld

Father*Louis J. Vredeveld b. 28 Sep 1890, d. 2 Feb 1943
Mother*Adriana Boeve b. 5 Jan 1893, d. 12 Mar 1977
Birth*2 June 1923Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI 
(Witness) Census22 April 1930Louis J. Vredeveld, Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis J. Vredeveld, age 39, married at 26, b MI, parents b MI, automobile salesman; Adriana, wife, age 37, mar at 24, b MI, father b MI, mother b Netherlands; Clarissa L., dau, age 10, b MI; Theodore J., son, age 6, b MI - dwelling #29 
(Witness) Census17 April 1940Louis J. Vredeveld, Adriana Boeve; Zeeland Twp, Ottawa, MI; Louis Vredeveld, age 49, 8yrs school, b MI, works at oil station; Adriana, wife, age 47, 8yrs school, b MI; Clarissa Leona, dau, age 20, b MI, stenographer; Theodore Jay, son, age 16, b MI - dwelling #171 
Milit-End*He served in the U.S.Army from 21 Apr 1943 to 13 Apr 1946. 
Census*27 April 1950Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Theodore Jay, age 26, b MI, board of public works; Dawn, wife, age 22, b NY; John, son, age 3, b MI - reside 718 E. Central 
Note*Theodore was married four times:
Dawn Bishop Simmons - 1944
Nimmie Reed - 1962
Phyllis Jane McCarthy - 1967, died 1974
Janis - 1976 
Death*8 May 1995Riverside County, CA 
Burial*El Camino Memoriial Park, San Diego, San Diego, CA 

Hattie Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Birth*3 March 1893Overisel, Allegan, MI 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 52, married 27yrs, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch, farmerl Clara, wife, age 49, mother of 8 with 7 living, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch; Lucas, son, age 19, b MI, farm labor; Hattie, dau, age 17, b MI; Herman, son, age 14 ,b MI; Emma, dau, age 10, b MI; Clarena, dau, age 3, b MI - dwelling #127 
Marriage*7 May 1919Harry Bos; Drenthe, Ottawa, MI; witnesses were Grace Bos and H. Smalligan, both of Forest Grove 
Note*Harry Bos; Their son, Clarence, was born prematurly and died 18 Sep 1926 in Jamestown. 
Death*15 July 1961Grandville, Kent, MI 
Burial*Forest Grove Cemetery, Jamestown, Ottawa, MI; Plot B-6-6-6 

Family

 Harry Bos b. 20 Jan 1889, d. 30 Nov 1979

Harry Bos

Birth*20 January 1889Jamestown, Ottawa, MI 
Attributes*Harry was tall and of medium build with grey eyes and black hair. 
Marriage*7 May 1919Hattie Vredeveld; Drenthe, Ottawa, MI; witnesses were Grace Bos and H. Smalligan, both of Forest Grove 
Note*Hattie Vredeveld; Their son, Clarence, was born prematurly and died 18 Sep 1926 in Jamestown. 
Death*30 November 1979Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*Forest Grove Cemetery, Jamestown, Ottawa, MI; Plot B-6-6-5 

Family

 Hattie Vredeveld b. 3 Mar 1893, d. 15 Jul 1961

Herman J. Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Birth*9 July 1895Overisel, Allegan, MI 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 52, married 27yrs, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch, farmerl Clara, wife, age 49, mother of 8 with 7 living, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch; Lucas, son, age 19, b MI, farm labor; Hattie, dau, age 17, b MI; Herman, son, age 14 ,b MI; Emma, dau, age 10, b MI; Clarena, dau, age 3, b MI - dwelling #127 
Attributes*He was tall and slender with light blue eyes and dark brown hair. 
(Witness) Census9 January 1920Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 62, b MI, parents b Netherlands, farmer; Clara, wife, age 58, b MI, parents b Netherlands; Herman, son, age 24, farm laborer on home farm; Emma, dau, age 20, b MI; Clarene, dau, age 12, b MI - dwelling #70 
Census*19 April 1930Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; Herman Vredeveld, age 34, marriedat 26, b MI, automobile repairman; Winnie, wife, age 28, mar at 22, b PA, parents b Netherlands - wn home at 420 E. Central Dr., value #4,000 
Death*8 January 1960Zeeland, Ottawa, MI 
Burial*Zeeland Cemetery, Zeeland, Ottawa, MI; His wife, Winnie (Jelgersma), is buried beside him. 

Emma Vredeveld

Father*Jacob Vredeveld b. 16 Nov 1857, d. 8 Feb 1946
Mother*Clara Vanderkolk b. 18 Feb 1861, d. 29 Jan 1926
Birth*2 July 1899Overisel, Allegan, MI 
(Witness) Census30 April 1910Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 52, married 27yrs, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch, farmerl Clara, wife, age 49, mother of 8 with 7 living, b MI, parents b Holland-Dutch; Lucas, son, age 19, b MI, farm labor; Hattie, dau, age 17, b MI; Herman, son, age 14 ,b MI; Emma, dau, age 10, b MI; Clarena, dau, age 3, b MI - dwelling #127 
(Witness) Census9 January 1920Jacob Vredeveld, Clara Vanderkolk; Overisel Twp, Allegan, MI; Jacob Vredeveld, age 62, b MI, parents b Netherlands, farmer; Clara, wife, age 58, b MI, parents b Netherlands; Herman, son, age 24, farm laborer on home farm; Emma, dau, age 20, b MI; Clarene, dau, age 12, b MI - dwelling #70 
Married NameVanderwerp 
Marriage*14 June 1921Donald W. Vanderwerp (?); Drenthe, Ottawa, MI 
Census*18 April 1930Donald W. Vanderwerp (?); Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Donald Vanderwerp, age 30, married at 21, b MI, parents b MI, asst. manager - printing co; Emma, wife, age 30, mar at 21, b MI; Arylisle M., dau, age 6, b MI; Marjorie A., sister, age 20, b MI, bookkeeper at fuel co. - own home at 117 Baylis 
Witness: Arylisle M. Vanderwerp
Married Name30 September 1935John Van Putten 
Census2 April 1940Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John Van Putten, age 48, 1yr h.s., b MI, plumber journeyman- retail shop; mma, wife, age 40, 8yrs school, b MI; Arylisle M. Vanderwerp, ste-dau, age 16, 3yrs h.s., b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 11 MConnell Ave, valuw $1,400 
Witness: Arylisle M. Vanderwerp
Note*John Van Putten died 3 Sep 1966 in Seattle, WA. His wife, Emma, was the informant on his death certificate.
His step-daughter, Mrs. Robert (Arylisle) Schauer, survived him.
He was born 22 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids MI.
He died of an acute myocardial infarction. 
Death*5 December 1966Seattle, King, WA 

Family

 Donald W. Vanderwerp (?) b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 5 May 1968
Child 1.Arylisle M. Vanderwerp b. 3 May 1923, d. 28 Nov 1981

Donald W. Vanderwerp (?)

Birth*1 February 1900Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI 
Marriage*14 June 1921Emma Vredeveld; Drenthe, Ottawa, MI 
Census*18 April 1930Emma Vredeveld; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Donald Vanderwerp, age 30, married at 21, b MI, parents b MI, asst. manager - printing co; Emma, wife, age 30, mar at 21, b MI; Arylisle M., dau, age 6, b MI; Marjorie A., sister, age 20, b MI, bookkeeper at fuel co. - own home at 117 Baylis 
Witness: Arylisle M. Vanderwerp
Death*5 May 1968Muskegon, Muskegon, WI 
Burial*Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon, Muskegon, WI 

Family

 Emma Vredeveld b. 2 Jul 1899, d. 5 Dec 1966
Child 1.Arylisle M. Vanderwerp b. 3 May 1923, d. 28 Nov 1981

Arylisle M. Vanderwerp

Father*Donald W. Vanderwerp (?) b. 1 Feb 1900, d. 5 May 1968
Mother*Emma Vredeveld b. 2 Jul 1899, d. 5 Dec 1966
NicknameJo 
Birth*3 May 1923Grand Rapids, Kent, MI 
BaptismOctober 1923Central Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, MI 
(Witness) Census18 April 1930Emma Vredeveld, Donald W. Vanderwerp (?); Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; Donald Vanderwerp, age 30, married at 21, b MI, parents b MI, asst. manager - printing co; Emma, wife, age 30, mar at 21, b MI; Arylisle M., dau, age 6, b MI; Marjorie A., sister, age 20, b MI, bookkeeper at fuel co. - own home at 117 Baylis 
(Witness) Census2 April 1940Emma Vredeveld; Ward 3, Grand Rapids, Kent, MI; John Van Putten, age 48, 1yr h.s., b MI, plumber journeyman- retail shop; mma, wife, age 40, 8yrs school, b MI; Arylisle M. Vanderwerp, ste-dau, age 16, 3yrs h.s., b MI - lived in same house in 1935 - own home at 11 MConnell Ave, valuw $1,400 
Marriage*18 October 1941Robert Anthony Schauer; Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 
Divorce*21 February 1979Robert Anthony Schauer; King County, WA 
Death*28 November 1981King County, WA; her daughter, Susan, was the informant 
CauseDeathblunt impact to head leading to fractures of vault and base of skull by an unknown assailant 
Burial*Washelli Crematory, Seattle, WA; cremated 

Family

 Robert Anthony Schauer b. 18 Oct 1921, d. 7 Jan 2013

Robert Anthony Schauer

Birth*18 October 1921Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 
Census*16 April 1930Ward 17, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI; Anton J.Schauer, age 43, married at 23, b WI, parents b U.S., bottler at soda works co; Albi J., wife, age 22, b WI, parents b U.S.; Grace, dau, age 117, b U.S.; Robert, son, age 8, b U.S. 
Marriage*18 October 1941Arylisle M. Vanderwerp; Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 
Divorce*21 February 1979Arylisle M. Vanderwerp; King County, WA 
Death*7 January 2013King County, WA; Memorial Plaque Sec. B Row C Site 58 
Burial*Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King, WA 

Family

 Arylisle M. Vanderwerp b. 3 May 1923, d. 28 Nov 1981