Anna Paulena (Van Zante) Van Wyk was surrounded by her family when she passed from this life on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the age of 91 years. She was born on October 14, 1923, at her home north of Sully, to Arie and Martha (Boomsma) Van Zante. Anna Paulena attended Highland School Richland #4 and completed 8th grade.

Anna Paulena was baptized and made profession of faith in the Sully Christian Reformed Church, where she attended her entire life. She was a dedicated woman of faith and "prayer warrior." Anna Paulena was active in many church organizations including, Sully Christian School Circle, Ruth Circle, and JOY society.

Anna Paulena met Lester Van Wyk at the church picnic July 4, 1940. They married in her parents' home north of Sully, on February 17, 1944. To this union five children were born: Eldon, Wesley, Darwin, Marlis and Marlene. Following their marriage they lived southwest of Sully for six years then moved north of Lynnville in 1950. They farmed there for thirty-one years until moving to Sully in 1981. On March 2014, she moved to Vriendschap Village in Pella. Anna Paulena's life was centered on being a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family. She enjoyed attending many of her family's musical and sporting events throughout the years. She loved having family dinners on Sunday, attending sew days at church, and playing cards with her friends. Anna Paulena was a servant-hearted woman and took great joy in serving others. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Anna Paulena will be fondly remembered by her four children, her daughter-in-law and their spouses, fourteen grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister: Sarah Jonella Van Wyk; and sisters-in-law: Harriet Van Zante, Lois Van Zante, and Hattie Van Wyk.

In addition to her husband Lester, Anna Paulena was preceded in death by her parents, son Eldon, daughter-in-law Carol, and brothers: Delmon Van Zante, Wilbur Van Zante, Bernard Van Zante, and Andrew Van Zante in infancy.

Those left to cherish her memory are:

(The late Eldon) Sharon and Larry Van Wyk of Grinnell
Stacey and Curtis James
Brianna, Lysandra, Rylan, and Cameyon
Heather and Mark James
Kynlee and Paige
Shawn and Sara Van Wyk
Brandon, Payton and Blake

Wesley (the late Carol) and Sheryl Van Wyk of Sully
Tara and Mike Fransman
Adrianna, Edward, Landon and Levi
Darren and Kristin Van Wyk
Kinnick, Kyndall and Kynslee
Kellie and Richard Phillips
Harper and Quinn
Kendra Steuhm
Colt Freese

Darwin and Teresa Van Wyk of Grinnell
Bradley Van Wyk
Korey and Jennifer Van Wyk
Kyle Van Wyk
Krystal and Jordan Gowing
Silas

Marlis and Rick Backus of Newton
Amy and Justin Meyer
Reagan
Christa and Justin Vander Leest
Maci

Marlene and Mike Van Soelen of Sully
Brent and Michelle Van Soelen
Harrison
Bryan and Jill Van Soelen
Andrew and Karlie Van Soelen

VISITATION

Beginning at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 12, 2015
Family present 2:00 - 5:00 PM
First Reformed Church, Sully, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICE

10:30 AM, Monday, July 13, 2015
Sully Christian Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa