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1929
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2010
Cornelius Koelewyn Obituary
Born March 28, 1929 to Steven and Lutje Koelewyn, originally of Holland, he was a life-long resident of Kings County. He worked as a Dairyman for 33 years.
On April 14, 1950 he married the love-of-his-life, Wanda Huffman. Together they had three sons, Don, Rick and Darryl.
He was a life-long member of the Hanford Christian Reformed Church. He will always be remembered for his love for his Lord and Savior, his wife, and family. He treasured his time with his family every Sunday afternoon.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wanda; sons: Don, and wife, Deanna, Rick, and wife, Lori, and Darryl, and wife, Candi; eight grandchildren, and eight great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Steven Koelewyn, and his sister, Marie Veendendaal. He was preceded in death by his brother, John S. Koelewyn, and sister, Grace Luksemburg.
Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 22 at the Grangeville Cemetery in Armona.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Hanford Christian Reformed Church at 11 a.m., on Monday, November 22.
In lieu of flowers, you may contribute in his name to Hanford Christian School, 11948 Flint Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230.
Condolences may be made at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of People's Funeral Chapel in Hanford.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Gary and Susan Mitchell
December 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 22, 2010
Aunt Wanda I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Cornie. May peace be with you knowing he is sitting with our Lord. Kimberly Nichols Nelson
Rochelle Eck
November 22, 2010
So sorry to hear about the loss of Cornie, I met him through June and Gerald Smit, I was Married to their oldest son Terry....He was a good friend to the Smit's...
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