Alan Andringa

FUNERAL NOTICE FOR ALAN ANDRINGA Alan Andringa, age 54, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2006, at Northwest Iowa Health Center in Sheldon. Memorial services will be Thursday, February 23, at 10:30 A.M. at United Reformed Church in Sanborn, Iowa. Rev. Jacques Roets officiating. Burial will be at 9:45 A.M. Thursday, at Roseland Cemetery in Sanborn, Iowa. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 2-9 P.M. with the family present from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at United Reformed Church in Sanborn. The Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service in Sheldon, handling arrangements. Alan Andringa was born on July 29, 1951, in Sanborn, Iowa. He was the son of Charles and Mina (Veenstra) Andringa. He lived his youth in Sanborn, where he attended and graduated from Sanborn Christian Grade School and Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. Alan attended Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, Iowa, where he graduated with a Technology Degree. He was united in marriage to Gail Van Engen of Doon, Iowa, on March 26, 1971, in Doon. They lived in Sheldon, Iowa, where Alan worked at C & H Supply and later bought his father's shares in C & H Supply upon his father's retirement. He was a member of Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Sanborn, Iowa, where he served as chairman of the elders. Alan's family was a major part of his life. He enjoyed fishing with them. To say that Alan cherished his family is to only begin to understand the depth of his love for them. An avid fan of his grandchildren, he was often heard recounting humorous tales of their adventures together, boasting of their accomplishments and generally admiring their presence in his life. He loved his wife and his children. Alan's love for the church and his service to it was second only to his heart toward his family. His years of owning and operating C & H Supply were, for him, a dream realized. Alan's life was filled with love and blessings. He passed away on Monday, February 20, 2006, at Northwest Iowa Health Center in Sheldon, Iowa. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife: Gail Andringa of Sheldon, Iowa; his children and grandchildren: Cherie and Steve Bootsma and their children: Taylor, Brady, Nakama, Felicity, and Dalton of Sanborn, Iowa; Shawn and Stacy Andringa and their children: Halle, Morgan, and Riely of Sanborn, Iowa; Sara and Steve Runner of Wheaton, Illinois; his parents: Charles and Mina Andringa of Sanborn, Iowa; one sister: Sheila (Tim) Cross of Sheraton, Iowa, and many friends and relatives. His grandson, Tristan Bootsma, preceded him in death. In Loving Memory Of Alan Andringa Born: July 29, 1951 Passed Away: February 20, 2006 Age: 54 years, 6 months and 23 days MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday, February 23, 2006, at 10:30 A.M. Cornerstone United Reformed Church, Sanborn, Iowa OFFICIATING Rev. Jacques Roets MUSIC Organist: Yvonne Bolkema Special music by Dave & Julie Hofland Accompanist: Crissa Krikke Songs: "You Raise Me Up" "Because He Lives" Congregational Songs Processional: "When Peace Like A River" # 445 Psalter Hymnal During the service: "Creator Spirit" # 393 Psalter Hymnal Recessional: "Hallelujah Chorus" CASKET BEARERS Jay Andringa Roy Van Engen Allen Van Engen Clyde Lems Jay Van Engen Allen Koedam INTERMENT 9:45 A.M. Roseland Cemetery, Sanborn, Iowa Following the Memorial Service, the family invites all for fellowship and lunch at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service Larry R. Andringa, Director