Joan Eriks

Joan Eriks (nee Zandstra) Dyer, IN Joan Eriks (nee Zandstra), age 53, of Dyer, went to her eternal home on Monday, August 7, 2006. She is survived by her husband, Garrett W. Eriks; one son, Garrett J. (Jennifer) Eriks of Hudsonville, MI; three daughters: Melissa (Brad) Vis of Dyer, IN, Elizabeth (Scott) Vander Griend of Lansing, IL and Nicole (Joel) Zandstra of Dyer, IN; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Karen (Howard) Hoekstra of Lansing, IL; one sister-in-law, Judy (Ken) Ooms; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Zandstra and her parents: Arthur and Alice (nee Van Baren) Zandstra. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2006 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd Street (Rt. 6/159th Street), South Holland, IL. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Holland Protestant Reformed Church (16511 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL) with Rev. Ron Van Overloop officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing, IL. The Lord gave her to her family and by His grace she served her husband, children, grandchildren and church. God be praised for this gracious gift. Now the Lord, in His infinite wisdom, has given her the crown of righteousness, which fades not away. Joan was an active member of Peace Protestant Reformed Church in Lansing IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Protestant Reformed School Building Fund or William J. Riley Hospice House. For further info: (708) 333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com.