Wilbur Roy Van Zante, son of Arie and Martha Boomsma Van Zante, was born at Richland Township, Jasper County, Iowa on September 8, 1918. He graduated from the eighth grade at the Highland Country School.

On December 9, 1943, he was united in marriage with Harriet De Vries at her home. To this union, four children were born: Arlyn, James, Merl and Lloyd.

Wilbur worked the family farm nearly all of his life, until he and Harriet recently moved to the retirement home in Sully. Wilbur loved working around his farm or in his shop,and he especially enjoyed shelling corn. He also liked to visit with their neighbors and spend time with his family. Wilbur attended Sully Christian Reformed Church all of his life. He was also a member of the Jasper County Farm Bureau.

Wilbur is survived by his wife, Harriet, his four children and their spouses; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and his siblings: Anna Paulena Van Wyk, Bernard and Lois Van Zante, and Sarah Jonella and Harold Van Wyk.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Andrew in infancy, and his brother Delmon Van Zante.

Family:

Harriet Van Zante - Sully, Iowa

Arlyn & Barbara Van Zante - Grinnell, Iowa
Eric & Teresa Van Zante
Tad & Michelle Van Zante
Madalyn Gamble
Melinda & Kent Vander Velden

James & Marlis Van Zante - Lynnville, Iowa
Jason & Michelle Van Zante
Tyler and Megan
Cory & Keri Van Zante

Merl & Candy Van Zante - Reasnor, Iowa
Matthew & Tracy Van Zante
Dawson
Landon & Jana Van Zante
Jordon Van Zante

Lloyd Van Zante - Lynnville, Iowa

FUNERAL SERVICES

1:30 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2009
Sully Christian Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa

VISITATION

Beginning at Noon, Sunday, June 14, 2009
with family present at 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
Sully, Iowa

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIALS MAY BE MADE TO

:
Back to God Hour
Sully Christian School

FAMILY

Wife: Harriet Van Zante - Sully, Iowa
Children: Arlyn & Barbara Van Zante - Grinnell, Iowa
James & Marlis Van Zante - Lynnville, Iowa
Merl & Candy Van Zante - Reasnor, Iowa
Lloyd Van Zante - Lynnville, Iowa

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