1985
Kerissa
2005
Kerissa Joy Beek
October 9, 1985 — April 13, 2005
IN MEMORY OF
KERISSA “ANGEL” JOY BEEK
BORN: October 9, 1985 ~ Sheldon, Iowa
PASSED AWAY: April 13, 2005 ~ Sioux Falls, SD
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:30 P.M. Saturday, April 16, 2005
First Reformed Church, Boyden, Iowa
Rev. Matthew Draffen ~ officiating
MUSIC
“If You Could See Me Now”
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”
Soloist: Shannon Baack
“Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House” CD
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
Handout “When He Cometh”
“Jesus Loves Me”
Handout “One Day at a Time”
Organist: Frances Harms
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Alana Goeringer Chase Goeringer Alyssa Goeringer
Jonathan Beek Brandon Kirchner
Matthew Kirchner Michael Kirchner
CASKET BEARERS
John Beek Jason Beek
Jay Beek Justin Beek
Chad Goeringer Ken Thorson
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Sheridan Township Cemetery ~ Boyden, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are invited
to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home ~ Boyden, Iowa
KERISSA “ANGEL” JOY BEEK
Kerissa “Angel” Joy Beek, the daughter of John A. and Kathlyn “Kathy” (Zuiderhof) Beek, was born October 9, 1985 in Sheldon, Iowa. She attended River Valley in Rock Valley for 14 years; last year she attended the Area 4 Classroom in Sheldon and was presently attending Area 4 in Sibley. She passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, reaching the age of 19 years, 6 months and 4 days.
Kerissa was a baptized member of the First Reformed Church in Boyden. She enjoyed music and always enjoyed being with her brothers, her sister, and her other relatives. Kerissa touched the hearts of everyone that got to know her.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, John and Kathy Beek of Boyden, IA; 3 brothers and a sister, Jason and his wife, Angie Beek and their children Jonathan Beek; Brandon, Matthew and Michael Kirchner of Sioux Falls, SD; Alana and her husband, Chad Goeringer and their children, Chase and Alyssa of Greenwood, MO; Jay Beek and his fiancée, Linda Van Heerde of Harrisburg, SD; Justin Beek of Sioux City, IA; a special aunt and uncle, Lisa and Roger Nelson and their children, Kayla, Kelsey and Bryce of Boyden, IA; and a close friend and teacher, Marilyn Vanden Hoek; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
“Who plucked the rose?” the gardener cried, his fellow servant replied, “The Master did.”
The gardener held his peace.
KERISSA “ANGEL” JOY BEEK
BORN: October 9, 1985 ~ Sheldon, Iowa
PASSED AWAY: April 13, 2005 ~ Sioux Falls, SD
FUNERAL SERVICE
1:30 P.M. Saturday, April 16, 2005
First Reformed Church, Boyden, Iowa
Rev. Matthew Draffen ~ officiating
MUSIC
“If You Could See Me Now”
“Safe in the Arms of Jesus”
Soloist: Shannon Baack
“Jesus, I Heard You Had a Big House” CD
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
Handout “When He Cometh”
“Jesus Loves Me”
Handout “One Day at a Time”
Organist: Frances Harms
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Alana Goeringer Chase Goeringer Alyssa Goeringer
Jonathan Beek Brandon Kirchner
Matthew Kirchner Michael Kirchner
CASKET BEARERS
John Beek Jason Beek
Jay Beek Justin Beek
Chad Goeringer Ken Thorson
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Sheridan Township Cemetery ~ Boyden, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are invited
to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home ~ Boyden, Iowa
KERISSA “ANGEL” JOY BEEK
Kerissa “Angel” Joy Beek, the daughter of John A. and Kathlyn “Kathy” (Zuiderhof) Beek, was born October 9, 1985 in Sheldon, Iowa. She attended River Valley in Rock Valley for 14 years; last year she attended the Area 4 Classroom in Sheldon and was presently attending Area 4 in Sibley. She passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, reaching the age of 19 years, 6 months and 4 days.
Kerissa was a baptized member of the First Reformed Church in Boyden. She enjoyed music and always enjoyed being with her brothers, her sister, and her other relatives. Kerissa touched the hearts of everyone that got to know her.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, John and Kathy Beek of Boyden, IA; 3 brothers and a sister, Jason and his wife, Angie Beek and their children Jonathan Beek; Brandon, Matthew and Michael Kirchner of Sioux Falls, SD; Alana and her husband, Chad Goeringer and their children, Chase and Alyssa of Greenwood, MO; Jay Beek and his fiancée, Linda Van Heerde of Harrisburg, SD; Justin Beek of Sioux City, IA; a special aunt and uncle, Lisa and Roger Nelson and their children, Kayla, Kelsey and Bryce of Boyden, IA; and a close friend and teacher, Marilyn Vanden Hoek; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
“Who plucked the rose?” the gardener cried, his fellow servant replied, “The Master did.”
The gardener held his peace.
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