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Floyd DeHaai Obituary
Floyd Stanley DeHaai, 85, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. Floyd was born to Cornelius and Harriet (Scholten) on May 10, 1928 in Corsica, South Dakota. He attended the county school in Aurora, South Dakota and was a farmer most of his life until he moved the family to Lafayette in November of 1961. Floyd worked construction and later owned-DeHaai Construction Inc. and worked in the community from 1961 to 1993. Floyd married Bette Lou Malady on June 22, 1948 in Aurora Center, South Dakota. The last fifteen years the entire family has gathered at the homestead campgrounds to celebrate their life together. Floyd and Bette renewed their vows at this site in 2008 to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Floyd attended Dayton United Methodist Church, Dayton, IN. He also enjoyed working with different charities for the Boys and Girls Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing his harmonica and singing to the children. Floyd also loved fishing, taking care of his lawn, and gardening and also doing jigsaw puzzles. Floyd will be remembered for his gentle kind spirit and he was a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Pearl (Jasper) Bruinsma, Hazel (Carl) Dexter, Ernest (Nellie) DeHaai, Frances (Adrian) Hansum, Alvin (Margaret) DeHaai and Ray DeHaai, and 1 granddaughter, Jessica Lou Taylor. Floyd is survived by his loving wife, Bette Lou, and 5 children, Jerry (Vicki) DeHaai, Vicki DeHaai, Judy (Tony) Rice, Ronda DeHaai, and Terry (Kelly) DeHaai, 13 grandchildren, Sonja Darter, Valarie Stout, Joe, Jeremy, Jeff DeHaai, Weston Rice, Nicole (Minniear) Bacon, Craig Rice, Michelle Fletcher, Amanda (Taylor) Ogilvy, Becca Taylor, Ashley and Brandon King, 28 great-grandchildren, brothers, Sylvan (Nadene) DeHaai, and Wesley (Jean) DeHaai and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 2014 from 12 pm till the service at 2 pm at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 N., West Lafayette.
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Memories and Condolences
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Vicki DeHaai
February 26, 2014
It broke my heart to lose you Dad, but you did not go alone....for part of me went with you,
The day God called you home!!!
I can't believe you have been my heavenly angel a month today.
Please continue to watch over me.
Forever in my heart.
Love you Dad
John Walls
February 6, 2014
Dear Bette and family--Floyd was one of my favorite people and I loved him like a (slightly older) brother. I will always cherish the memories of the great times we spent together, and I know I'll be having a great reunion with him in heaven. Keep looking up and may God bless and comfort each of you. Melinda also sends her love and condolences.
Jesus is Lord!
John Walls
February 3, 2014
Dear DeHaai family,
It was our honor to have know Floyd and your wonderful family thru our ET years to today. May God bless and hold you near at this special time and always.
What wonderful parents you have been blessed with!!
Dave and Sandy Collier
February 3, 2014
worked with Floyd at davis const, good man rip denny melvin
Stacy Brinkley
February 3, 2014
Nicole- Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in the loss of your grandpa. Sounds like a wonderful man! I'm sure you fell blessed to have had him in your life.
Tom and Gloria Malady True
February 2, 2014
Betti Lou a family,
So sorry to get the news regarding Floyd!! I now know why no x-mas card,
I remember the fun times I always had staying with you on farm in So.Dak. when younger. The wonderful time I had on your anniversary celebration. He was such a fun love person. Picture is perfect!!
Floyd will be missed by many.
Love to all.
Tom Gloria (Malady) True
Shelly (Malady) Chema
February 2, 2014
Dearest Bette,Jerry,Judy,Vicki,Ronda and Terry, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Bette, you and my dad were as close as brother and sister and I know if he were here he would give you some kind of brotherly advice to comfort you through this difficult time.... But instead, he is in heaven to help Floyd with HIS transition and no doubt the two of them raising a little cane too. :) I will always remember Floyd's humor...
Tom and DeeDee Siple
February 2, 2014
Terry our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family! We remember your parents quite well! Many find memories!
Bunny
February 2, 2014
He will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss.
Roger and Kathy Roudebush
February 2, 2014
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will always have fond memories of Floyd.
mark and patti Currier
February 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,Sorry for your loss. Uncle Floyd will always be in our memories,hearts. Love you all
Jerri Beard
February 2, 2014
What a wonderful person he must have been. What a legacy he has left behind. How proud you all must be to have called him "dad"
Emanuel Family
February 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Our prayers are with you!
Mary Bradshaw-DeFord
February 1, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
God's blessings on all the family.
Mary Bradshaw-DeFord
February 1, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
God's blessings on all the family.
Kevin Merkel
February 1, 2014
Terry sorry to hear about your father
Roger Hooper
February 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss Terry and family. Our prayers are with you all.
Eileen Rysdam DeVries
February 1, 2014
My sympathy to the family of Floyd. According to my my family records, I am a second cousin to Floyd. My grandparents were Ira and Jennie Rysdam. Floyd's grandmother, Helletje (Ella) was a sister to my grandfather.
I met many of you when Pearl DeHaai Bruinsma passed away. At that time we had just moved to Lafayette where we lived until 2004. We are now retired and live in Kentwood, MI. Eileen Rysdam De Vries and Rev. Gerald DeVries
Ron Halsema
February 1, 2014
Terry and Kelly Sad to hear of your Dad's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Vicki (Massengill Graham) Vogel
January 31, 2014
Terry & family, so sorry to hear of your loss . The love of a father is ALWAYS with you even if you can't see him he is there walking beside you ALL the time.
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