Bernard De Zwarte September 21, 1917 - October 24, 2006

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In Memory Of
Bernard De Zwarte
Newton, Iowa
(Age 89)

DIED
October 24, 2006
Grinnell, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICES
2:00 P.M., Friday, October 27, 2006
First Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa

VISITATION
10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 26, 2006
Pella Garden Chapel Funeral Home

After 4:00 P.M., Thursday, October 26, 2006
Sully Garden Chapel Funeral Home
with family present 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

MEMORIALS
First Reformed Church - Sully, Iowa

Bernard De Zwarte

Bernard Murray De Zwarte, son of Marinus J. and Maggie (Goemaat) De Zwarte, was born September 21, 1917, in Pella, Iowa. He passed away Tuesday morning, October 24, 2006, at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell, Iowa.

Bernard received his education at the Reiter Country School in southern Jasper County. As a young man, he worked as a hired hand for local area farmers.

On February 1, 1940, he was united in marriage with Wilma Dunsbergen at her parents' home in Jasper County. To this union three children were born: Carroll Dwayne, Linda Lou, and Glen Murray. The family farmed south of Kellogg for sixty-six years. They enjoyed and took pride in their farmland where they raised crops and livestock.

Bernard was an active member of the First Reformed Church in Sully where he served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Sunday School Teacher. He enjoyed spending time with his family, church activities, and farming.

Bernard is survived by Wilma, his wife of sixty-six years; three children and their spouses; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters: Marjorie Van Genderen of Sully and Reva Van Wyk of Searsboro; and two brothers-in-law: Ben Dunsbergen of Newton and Bob Dunsbergen of Sully.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Leona Van Manen; three brothers-in-law: John Van Manen, Paul Van Genderen, and Clarence Van Wyk; also his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nellie and Everett Jansen; sisters-in-law, Margaret Dunsbergen and Anna Mae Dunsbergen.

Bernard stood as a man of integrity who kept his word and stood for strong spiritual values. As a father he will be remembered for instilling a sincere faith in Jesus Christ from our earliest remembrances.

Bernard's family:

Wilma Alice Dunsbergen De Zwarte

Carroll and Rosalie De Zwarte - West Des Moines, Iowa
	Brent and Denise De Zwarte
		Ryan De Zwarte Ashley De Zwarte
	Terry and Margaret De Zwarte
		Levi De Zwarte Grace De Zwarte
	Darlys and John Purdy
		Bailey Purdy Samantha Purdy
Linda and Dennis Van Maanen - Kellogg, Iowa
	Lisa and David Vander Werff
		Devin Vander Werff Jarica Vander Werff
	Julie and John Roozeboom
		Katelyn Roozeboom Karli Roozeboom Dylan Roozeboom
Glen and Carol Ann De Zwarte - Newton, Iowa
	Denise and Adam Albsmeyer Kevin De Zwarte Sharla De Zwarte
Lori De Zwarte