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Arta Joldersma Obituary
Arta Jean Darland Joldersma, 90, of Goshen, passed away Aug. 15, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on Jan. 28, 1934, to Wilma (Helcher) and Arthur Fentress.
Jean was raised in Waverly, Tennessee, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Fulton High School and University of Georgia. On June 20, 1953, she married Billy Martin Darland in Atlanta, Georgia. They celebrated 42 years of marriage before he passed away on Dec. 9, 1995. On May 26, 2001, she married Jack M. Joldersma. They were married 10 years when he passed away June 5, 2011.
She was proceeded in death by both parents and two sisters, Carol McRee of Conover, North Carolina, and Lois Wilbur of Spring Hill, Florida.
Jean is survived by three children: Deborah Ann (David) Hochstetler of Goshen, Indiana, James A. Darland of Yulee, Fkirida, and Tracy M. (Keena) Darland of Mooresville, North Carolina. Jean's blended family includes seven of Jack's children: Charlotte (Greg) Hoogenboom, Roy (Brigitte) Joldersma, Daniel (Donna) Joldersma, Glen (Rebecca) Joldersma, Gerald (Audra) Joldersma, all of Goshen, Indiana, David (Janice) Joldersma of Elkhart, Indiana, and Marilyn (Tim) Westergren of Madrid, Spain. Jean had six grandchildren: Ashley (Ryan) Mault of Ocean City, Maryland, Austin (Jennifer) Carpenter of Crown Point, Indiana, Shelby (Mike) Kozachik of Columbus, Indiana, Haley (Tyler) Carver of Bargersville, Indiana, Taylor (Brittany) Darland of Huntersville, North Carolina, and Camryn Darland of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Jean was a past member of Psi Iota Xi sorority and Questers LaSalle-Rosseau of Goshen, Indiana, for more than two decades. A crafter for many years, Jean won ribbons and awards in five different states. She was known for her prize-winning Victorian Santas and was inducted into the Amish Acres Arts and Craft Festival Hall of Fame in Nappanee, Indiana, after 19 years of participation. She was an active member of Goshen Christian Church and chaired the decorating committee for the Elkhart Christian Women's Connection for 20 years. She was a valuable asset to Sweet Water Interiors of Goshen, Indiana, since 2004.
Jean's contagious smile, creativity and seemingly endless energy will be greatly missed.
A celebration of Jean's life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Goshen Christian Church, 2133 Berkey Ave., Goshen.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Kathy Grusy
August 24, 2024
What a sweet sole! Arta was a delight to be around and quite a talented lady. I´m blessed to have known her.
Linda Troyer
August 21, 2024
What a sweet friend for many years with Elkhart Woman´s Connection. Always full of Joy and a smile . Lived life to the fullest.
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