Des Moines, Iowa
Age 80
Johannes "Joe" Van Arkel, Jr.Des MoinesJohannes "Joe" Van Arkel Jr., 80, was born May 21, 1934, to Helena and Johannes Van Arkel in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed on July 2, 2014.Joe enjoyed woodworking, his swimming pool, gardening and his absolute passion was tennis; for which he just recently won...
Read MoreDear Jan,
Alice and I are greatly saddened by Joe's death. We missed contacting you this winter and were planning to see you both in September while we are in Des Moines. We have lost a friend and very special person.
Love,
Jim and Alice Willittes
July 09, 2014
Dear Jan and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marilyn Day
July 06, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe who was a teammate at North High School. He was a quiet gentleman who gave you 100% in anything he would do. A consistently steady individual you could always count on to give you his best. Would only get to see Joe at class reunions or chance meetings but he will be greatly missed. My condolence and sympathy to the family.
Bob Elmore
July 05, 2014 | Ackley, IA
January, 1953 North High Graduation
What a special person! It was superb having Joe and Jan with us at last year's North High 60th reunion events. The halls of North High are diminished with Joe's passing. Prayers and thoughts to Jan and family. Joe's 1953 North High class page: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/invite.html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
Claradell Shedd
July 05, 2014 | Sammamish, WA
Dear Van Arkel family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Joe. A wonderful man who lived such a full life. May the "God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials" be with you now to give you the strenth you need to cope during this difficult time.
Sincere Condolences,
Kate Bergan
July 05, 2014 | West Des Moines, IA