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Hendrika Swankhuisen Obituary

HENDRIKA (ANN) SWANKHUISEN AUG 27, 1934 - DEC 5, 2010 Hendrika Johanna (Ann) Swankhuisen went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Dec 5, 2010 at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. Ann was born in the Netherlands and came to American after marrying Hank on Feb 13, 1958. They enjoyed 52 years together and had four daughters. Ann was a life-long Christian and enjoyed her Bible study groups and baby-sitting while she was still able to. She is affectionately known as '' Auntie Ann'' to many who she loved and cared for. She treasured time spent with family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting baby blankets and hangers. She leaves behind her loving husband, Hank, of 52 years, 3 daughters, Kristi (John) Burleson, Sylvia (Jim) Colyn, and Stacy (Stan) Van Vliet. She was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Sikma. Her eleven treasured grandchildren are: Danny, Katie, and Kimberly Burleson; Stephanie and Billy Sikma; Kaylie and Kyle Colyn; and Dylan, Kacie, Jessica, and Ryan Van Vliet. Ann is survived by 10 brothers and sisters in the Netherlands and preceded in death by one brother. The family wishes to thank all of Ann's many friends for their love and thoughtfulness throughout the years. Remembrances can be made to Alexander Cohen Hospice House, 2201 Euclid Ave, Hughson, CA 95326 or CRWRC-DRS, 400 - 76th Street SW Ste 17, Byron Center, MI 49315 or ACS Relay For Life, 1144 Thomas Ct, Ripon, CA 95366. Services include a time of visitation from 3-5:00pm on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel and the Graveside Service at 10:00am Friday, December 10 at Ripon Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00am, Immanuel CRC, 517 Orange Street, in Ripon. Arrangements entrusted to Deegan Ripon Memorial Chapel 111 S Palm Avenue, Ripon, CA deeganfuneralchapels.com www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Dec. 7, 2010.

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Brenda Sprague

December 10, 2010

Sylvia
I my deepest sympathy to you, your dad and the rest of the family. I so enjoyed seeing your mom last spring at Relay for Life and getting to know your special family. You will all be in my prayers.
Aunt Brenda

December 9, 2010

My sincere sympathy to Hank and their family in the loss of Ann. I knew her for many years and know she dealt with many trials over the years both in health issues and the loss of her beloved daughter, Shirley. Her ability to keep going was a testimony to me of her strong faith and hope for eternity. May you be comforted that she is no longer suffering. Sincerely Carron Van Laar

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