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Ann Vander Dussen Obituary
Aug 23, 1946 - Sept 15, 2017
Ann (Lemstra) Vander Dussen was born August 23, 1946 in Stedum, The Netherlands. She immigrated to American with her family in 1957, settled in Bellflower, CA and received her education in the Valley Christian School system. She went on with her higher education and attained her Registered Nurse certification and license.
She met Sybrand Vander Dussen in 1966; they married on September 8, 1967, raised 3 sons, and were in the Dairy business from 1969 to 2000 in Chino, CA. On the date of her death, she and Sybrand were married 50 years and one week.
Ann was an avid tennis player, very competitive and accomplished, and coached the girls' tennis team at Centennial High School for 7 years. She has been a lifelong member of the Reformed Church in America, serving on various boards and committees, and served as President of the Mothers' Club at Ontario Christian School, sang in the Choir in the various Churches they attended as they moved from Chino to Corona, then to Chowchilla, CA. Ann sang in the Cornerstone Community Church Choir and was active in the Women's Bible Study. She loved music and could ping out a hymn on the organ or piano. Ann fully expected the best in people, and if they disappointed, she would simply and lovingly accept that. She and Sybrand raised their 3 sons to be God-loving, Christ-serving, independent, strong leaders and husbands – in other words, "Good Men". Her daughters-in law loved and respected her, and she in turn respected and supported them. Ann succumbed to cancer after a valiant 37 month battle.
Ann leaves behind the love of her life, Sybrand, sons Mark (Ranae), Michael (Wendy), Daniel (Sophia) 14 grandchildren, one brother, Walter (Tina), one sister, Elly (Clarence). She was preceded in death by her parents, Wybrand and Harmina Lemstra, her parents-in-law, Sybrand and Johanna Vander Dussen.
Ann was a committed Christian, fully embracing and believing her complete redemption from sin, assured salvation and the knowledge that she would spend eternity glorifying God Almighty and her personal Savior, Jesus Christ.
Private Interment will be at Chowchilla District Cemetery. A memorial service will be at Cornerstone Community Church Friday, September 22, 2017 at 10:00 am.
Jay Chapel in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ann Vander Dussen
Karen Peppas Mitchell
December 8, 2020
I am so sorry Syp. My heart and prayers are for you and your family. Lord bless and keep them close to you even though it is a few years after Ann's going Home
September 23, 2017
Extending our synpathy to Syp and the Vander Dussen family. Ann always seemed to have a pleasant gracious spirit about her. Trusting God has blessed you with many sweet memories that you can cherish and that you can continue to share with your family. Love and Prayers, Mervyn and Beth Nyenhuis and family
September 22, 2017
To vander dussen family our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in these trying times will continue to keep all of you in our prayers glenn & karen gorzeman
MJ
September 22, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy
Paul Thé
September 21, 2017
Ann was gracious, kind and strong. I appreciated her love for worship and the church. It was a privilege to know her. My deepest sympathy and prayers for Syp and the VanderDussen family.
September 21, 2017
Dear Vander Dussen Family,
Always considered Ann a saint! She was hospitable, loving and such a commited Christian lady. Our sympathies to Syp and each of the children, as we pray for God's Shalom to be yours as we share our sympathy.
Our love and prayers... George & Betty Groen
Jack & Lynn Hoekstra
September 21, 2017
May the peace of our Heavenly Father comfort your family at this time.
Corry and Jane Vanderham
September 21, 2017
Sincere sympathy in the passing of precious Ann. Prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. May God's comfort and peace be with you. Love, Corry and Jane
Tom & Sherri Alger
September 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. What a comfort it is in life and death that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior.
Andy Van Dyk
September 21, 2017
Our sincere sympathy in loss of Ann. May God be with you and your family always.
Ronald Kruse
September 21, 2017
To the Syb Vander Dussen Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of
you at this very sad time. May God be with you, to help ease your grief.
The Ronald Kruse Family
Bill and Susan Jongsma
September 21, 2017
Our sincere condolences to you all. Our prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.
Gina De Groot
September 20, 2017
Deepest sympathy, may God be with your family at this time.
Dean & Gina (Idsinga) DeGroot
Eric and Cara DeHaan
September 20, 2017
Sincere condolences in your loss. May you feel the love of Christ Jesus even in this difficult time.
Melody and Pete Hettinga
September 20, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss! May God comfort you and your family and bless you with many happy memories !
KELLEY
September 20, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
September 20, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss but know she is in a far better place. Praying for your family.
Jack and Tena Petter (Buhl, Idaho)
betty and case zwart
September 19, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother and grieve with you but also rejoice that she is with JESUS and waiting for us all. Betty and Case Zwart and family.
Jay Chapel Funeral Directors
September 19, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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