Magdalene Scholten

  Magdalene “Maggie” Scholten, age 91, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 10, 2021. Maggie is remembered for her servant’s heart and being strong and compassionate with just a touch of stubbornness.
  Maggie was born Jan. 22, 1930, in Manhattan, Montana, to parents Jerry and Sophia (Bakker) Weidenaar Sr. When Maggie was 16, the family moved to the Lynden area where she began working at the Lynden Department Store. It was there she gave a handsome young man, John Scholten, a good deal on oranges. They were later married on May 6, 1949.
  Maggie and John had a dairy farm for a couple of years on Stickney Island Road, then on to the Van Buren Road for many years. She was a true farmer’s wife helping feed calves and doing many other chores. She also was an avid gardener.
  Maggie cared for her son Dean for 22 years, operating his dialysis machine in their home for eight years.
  Maggie enjoyed needlepoint. She was a wonderful baker, making cookies for church events and many activities. She was very involved with the Gideons, Ladies Aid and Bible study groups at First Christian Reformed Church of Lynden.
  Maggie was preceded in death by her parents; husband John in 2012; son Dean in 1987; brothers Jerry Weidenaar, Neil Cook and Kelly Cook; and sister Bertha Anderson.
  Maggie is survived by children Lee (Sharlene), Don (June), Jerry (Karen), Betty Van Dyken (Bob), Evelyn Lautenbach (Terry-deceased) and Eileen Van Dalen (Scott); 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
  A graveside service was in Monumenta Cemetery at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13, followed by a reception at First Christian Reformed Church.
  Funeral arrangements ae entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.