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In Loving Memory
Elizabeth "Liz" M. Den Herder
12/25/1927 -
Monday, December 14, 2009
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Elizabeth Den Herder, 81, of Sioux Center, IA died Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Royale Meadows Care Center in Sioux Center.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 10:30AM at First Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Rev. Roger Voskuil and Rev. Arnold Punt officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the First Reformed Church from 4-8PM with the family present from 5-7PM.
The Den Herder family prefers memorials be directed to the Sioux Center Community Hospital Foundation.
Elizabeth Den Herder was born to Peter and Elsie (De Roo) De Jong on Christmas day 1927, at their Newkirk, Iowa farm. She attended Newkirk Consolidated High School and later graduated from the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing of Sioux City, Iowa. She began her nursing career at the Grossmann Hospital in Orange City.
On February 17, 1950, she married Kenneth Den Herder in Orange City. The couple made their home near Sioux Center where they farmed for forty years.
Elizabeth was one of the first nurses at the Sioux Center Community Hospital when it opened in 1951. She enjoyed nursing and established very close relationships with a group of her nursing friends. She will be remembered for the kind and compassionate care she gave to so many patients over the years.
She was a longtime member of the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center. For many years she enjoyed being involved in quilting blankets that were given to missions.
Elizabeth loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed keeping up with their many activities. Her beloved Ken died August 24, 2001.
Elizabeth is survived by a daughter, Elaine Den Herder of Minneapolis, MN; three sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Sharee Den Herder of Sioux Center, Lyle and Sharon Den Herder of Sioux Center; Gregg and Kim Den Herder of Winchester, VA; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Nettie De Jong of Orange City, Jake and Ruth De Jong of Spirit Lake; Ronald and Ardith De Jong of Orange City; sister, Joan Enkhorn of La Palma, CA; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and John Rens of Larchwood and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and brother-in-law, Wes Enkhorn.
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Online Condolences
From:
Doug Feekes
Litchfield Park
AZ
Relationship:
Friend of the Family
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Sent:
12/16/2009
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From:
Kathy DeHaan
Sioux City
IA
Relationship:
Friend of family members.
So sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. I so enjoyed talking with her at Doctor McGilvra's funeral. Please accept my heart felt sympathy you guys. I wish I could have been there in person to give a hug and talk with you two and your families. Love Kathy DeHaan
Sent:
12/16/2009
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From:
Niki and David Rubenstein
New Orleans
LA
Relationship:
Kim's Parents
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Niki and David Rubenstein
Sent:
12/17/2009
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From:
Alma (Mulder) Post
Rock Valley
Iowa
Relationship:
Friend
Den Herder Family
I just heard of Liz's death. I worked with her in the hospital for several years 30+ years ago. Every time I saw her (usually in a store or at Relay for Life), she would want to catch up with what I was doing. I have many fond memories of her and her group of nursing friends.
You have my sincere sympathy.
Sent:
12/18/2009
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From:
MARSHA MOSS
Hull
IA
Relationship:
co worker at SCCH
My name is Marsha Moss I am a nurse at SCCH that began working in 1973. Liz was a great mentor to me not only as a nurse but also as a farm wife and mother.
My sons always remember how she encouraged them to vote as we lived in the same township and Liz was there to make them feel important in taking time to vote, along with being interested in what they had done in 4H that summer or school activites.
With fond memories I will remember this special women as I continure in my nursing career and also in my role as farm wife, mother and grandmother. I feel blessed to say I knew her.
Sent:
12/20/2009
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From:
Neal and Sharyn Gaither
Winchester
VA
Relationship:
Family
As you grieve, know that we are remembering you with love and honoring Mrs. Den Herder's memory. She was an inspiration to all and she devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally. She will remain forever in the hearts of the many lives she has touched!
Sent:
12/29/2009
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