Evelyn Nieuwendorp, age 95, of Lynden, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Lynden Manor.
Evelyn was born June 6, 1923 in Lynden to parents Robert and Effie (Beltman) VanMersbergen. She married Harold Nieuwendorp on May 8, 1947 in First Christian Reformed Church. Evelyn was a homemaker and, along with her husband Harold, raised their children Ladene, Bob and Kristi on the family farm.
Her hobbies included painting, gardening and travel. Evelyn volunteered at the Hope Office and was a life member at First Christian Reformed Church.
Evelyn was preceded in death by husband Harold, who passed in 1992, and brother Wilmer VanMersbergen.
She is survived by children Ladene Bouma (Larry), Bob Nieuwendorp (Connie) and Kristi Nieuwendorp; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her brother Bob VanMersbergen and sister Joyce Groen (Pete).
You are invited to join family and friends for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in Gillies Funeral Home. Burial will be at noon Friday, Dec. 7, in Monumenta Cemetery, followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service in First Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Robert Woodyard officiating.
Memorial contribu-tions are suggested to the Hope Office and Ebenezer Christian School.
You are invited to share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.GilliesFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
