Clarence Van Eden was born to Gysbert and Ella (Goemaat) Van Eden on January 2, 1939, on the original Goemaat homestead, south of Pella.

He attended Pleasant Grove country school and Pella High School. In 1955 he started working for Rolscreen and retired from Pella Corporation as a painter in 1990.

Speed enjoyed collecting antiques; tractors and Griswald; listening to country music, and visiting with people. He never knew a stranger.

Speed is survived by his loving companion, Magdeline Van Weelden; his beloved pet, Molly; several cousins and their wives; Magdeline's children and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses and great- grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICES

11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 15, 2007
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
Pella, Iowa

VISITATION

After 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Family will be present from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., Wednesday
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
Pella, Iowa

MEMORIALS

Pella Hospice Comfort House
Red Rock Thrashers Club

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