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Gerrie Van Der Hoek Obituary
December 3, 1947 - March 17, 2022
Modesto, California - Gerrie Van Der Hoek went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2022 in Modesto at the age of 74. On December 3, 1947, Gerrie Mensonides was the sixth child born to Jan and Maaike Mensonides in Exmorra, Friesland – the Netherlands.
Gerrie leaves behind her husband of almost 54 years, Jelle Van Der Hoek, her children, Michelle Mueller, Michael Van Der Hoek (Kari) and Jay Van Der Hoek (Beverly), her grandchildren, Grace, Sarah, Charlotte, Hannah, Annaliese, Jacob, Reed, Thys, Reagan, Eric, Aaron and Andra. Gerrie also leaves behind her siblings, Pete Mensonides, Corrie Jacobi, Raymond Mensonides, Jimmy Mensonides, Letty Mensonides, and Clara Mensonides. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Markus Mueller and her brothers, Louis and Ted Mensonides; sister-in-laws Eleanor and Terry Mensonides and brother-in-law John R. Jacobi.
Deegan Chapel is honored to serve the Van Der Hoek Family. A private graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29th at 10am at Ripon Cemetery followed by a memorial service at Modesto Christian Reformed Church at 11:30.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Sierra Salem Christian Homes @ P.O. Box 86, Ripon Ca 95366 or Modesto Pregancy Center @ 2801 Coffee Rd. Ste. A5, Modesto Ca 95355.
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Kevin and Brooke Zuidema
March 28, 2022
We love you all and are praying for the Holy Spirit to comfort you in this time. Our only comfort in life and in death is that "we are not our own but belong body and soul, in life and in death, to our faithful Savior Jesus Christ." May you hold steadfast in the hope of an eternity of love and laughter (and good food) with your beloved wife, mom, sister, and grandma.
Kevin Mensonides
March 27, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. We are heart-broken and joyful at the same time. Aunt Getty was one of a kind-- generous, caring, full of laughter, immense love for her family, friends, neighbors. We will miss her dearly.
With all of our love,
Kevin, Meen & Family
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