Levend getrouwd Levend [Gezinsblad]

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Fred LeRoy TerHark, age 78 of Aplington, Iowa, was born on April 18, 1933, the son of John and Hattie (Janssen) TerHark on the family farm near Aplington. He was baptized into the Christian Faith at the Christian Reformed Church in Ackley, Iowa, where he later was confirmed and became a member. He received his education and graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1951.
Fred served in the United States Army from April 6, 1953, during the Korean Conflict as a guard, and was honorably discharged on February 11, 1955.
On August 21, 1953, Fred was united in marriage with Edith Haats at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. The couple made their home and farmed in the Aplington area. To this union two daughters, Rhonda and Deborah were born. For many years Fred also owned and operated TerHark Salvage near Aplington. Upon retirement they moved to their present home west of Aplington in February of 1997.
Fred was a faithful member of the First Reformed Church in Aplington where he served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Bible School Teacher. For many years Fred served through his church actively providing missionary work in Jamaica, Russia, Hawaii and various parts of Central America.
In his free time, Fred enjoyed collecting gas engines, fixing cars, watching wrestling, woodworking and doing handy work. He enjoyed volunteering with the church's tape ministry to Maple Manor Village.
Fred and the love of his life, Edee together enjoyed worldwide traveling, cruises and taking numerous motorcycle trips and tenting along the way. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fred passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2011, from cancer at his home in Aplington, in the presence of his loving family under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, in infancy and one grandson, Chris Morris.
Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edith; two daughters, Rhonda TerHark of Eldora and Deborah (Terry) Johnson of Parkersburg; six grandchildren, Nicole (Mark) Day, Margaret (Rob) Gorter, Tamara (Tony) Ford, Kristy (Mike) Priebe, Kathryn Johnson and Jeremiah (Renee) Johnson; ten great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah, Andrew, Marshall, Kenneth and Keira Day, Ayden Morris, Charlie and Annie Ford, and Landry Johnson; and one sister, Elizabeth (Curtis) Bartlett of Hudson.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2011, at First Reformed Church in Aplington. Burial will be held in the Christian Reformed Church Cemetery, Ackley.

Fred getrouwd Edith Haats on 21 aug 1953 in Nashua, IA. Edith is geboren on 14 feb 1935 in Aplington, Butler County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven on 18 apr 2019 in Aplington, Butler County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

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Edith Lorriane (Haats) TerHark was born February 14, 1935 at the home of her parents in Aplington. She was the daughter of Edward and Kathryn Haats.

She graduated from Aplington High School in 1953. She and Fred were married on August 21, 1953 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They had two daughter s Rhonda and Deb. They made their home on the family farm south of Aplington. She was a busy farm wife and homemaker helping with the crops and dairy. They owned TerHark Salvage and retired in 1995 when they moved to Sleepy Hollow west of Aplington.

Edee and Fred traveled all over the United States either on the motorcycle or by Amtrack. They also traveled abroad.

Edee enjoyed sewing, quilting, cake decorating, ceramics and decorating her home. She was a huge Hawkeye Fan especially enjoying football. She was a faithful member of the First Reformed Church in Aplington. Her life was grounded in her faith.

The greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even during her final days on earth they would put a smile on her face.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Fred, her brothers Albert, Ted and Calvin Haats, sister Gertrude Kramer and Cathryn Elliott and grandson-in-law Chris Morris.

She is survived by her two daughters Rhonda (Dennis) Rops, Deb (Terry) Johnson, 5 granddaughters and their husbands Nicole (Mark) Day, Maggie (Rob) Gorter, Tami (Tony) Ford, Katie (Neil) Kaumans, Kristy (Mike) Priebe, and one grandson and his wife Jeremiah (Tayler) Johnson. She had 15 great-grandchildren, Nicholas (Jessica) Day, Andrew Day, Sarah (Joey) Gast, Marshall, Kenny and Keira Day, Ayden Morris, Wyatt and Rory Gorter, Charlie and Annie Ford, Olivia and Elliot Priebe, and Landry and Emersyn Johnson and two great great grandchildren Elijah and Gabriella Day, her brothers Edward (Sheryl) Haats and Kenny (Pat) Haats and one sister Elaine (Justin) Koenen and one sister-in-law Liz (Curtis) Bartlett along with many nieces and nephews.

She left those who loved her on April 18, 2019 to be with the Lord. The best gift she could give her husband was to greet him there on his birthday. She died peacefully under the care of the staff at Maple Manor and Compassus Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 3 pm at the First Reformed Church in Aplington. There will be a time for fellowship and food following the service until 6 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed towards the family and will be used to support the church missionaries and KNWS.

Jan getrouwd Hilke Janssen on 25 feb 1925. Hilke is geboren on 14 nov 1900 in Ackley, IA; is gestorven on 6 jun 1986 in Aplington, Butler County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Ackley Christian Reform Cemetery Grundy County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 11 apr 1896, Beerta; daglooner
• Emigration: 10 okt 1903, Rotterdam; Vertrek/departure Rotterdam met de "Rijndam" naar Aplington

Freerk getrouwd Geessien Rops on 11 apr 1896 in Beerta. Geessien (dochter van Jan Rops en Menje Mulder) is geboren on 3 aug 1875 in Beerta Oudedijk; is gestorven on 3 mrt 1966 in Aplington, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 20 feb 1873, Nieuweschans; daglooner

Hindrik getrouwd Okje Berends Schröder/Schreuder on 19 mrt 1859 in Beerta. Okje (dochter van Berend Fokken Schroder en Hilke Jans) is geboren on 23 apr 1834 in Tichelwarf, D; is gedoopt on 27 apr 1834; is gestorven on 27 jan 1904 in Nieuweschans. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 19 mrt 1859, Beerta; daglonersche

Jan getrouwd Menje Mulder on 11 mei 1878 in Beerta. Menje (dochter van Levend en Levend) is geboren on 10 feb 1854 in Beerta. [Gezinsblad]