John Van Beest Obituary
John Van Beest, age 77 of Sibley, Iowa passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City.
A memorial service will take place 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley, with Pastor Steve Swenson, officiating. Military honors will follow the service.
Visitation will be Monday, November 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Jurrens Funeral Home in Sibley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Levitt Guest Center. Without this Center, the family would not have been able to stay by his side the entirety of his hospital stay until his last breath. It allowed the family to take shifts so that John was never alone. We were truly grateful.
St. Luke's Foundation
Levitt Guest Center
2720 Stone Park Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa 51104
Other Area of Designation Levitt Guest Center
John Douglas Van Beest was born February 20, 1947, the son of Kobus and Siena (Huls) Van Beest in Sibley, Iowa. He grew up in Sibley with his 7 siblings. After high school John served in the United States Army, being honorably discharged in 1968.
On October 5, 1967 John was united in marriage to Dianne Hohlfeld in Melvin, Iowa. They made their home in Sibley. John was the owner of Big Johns 66 Service Center in Sibley.
He was the youngest and last remaining sibling. Preceding him in death were his siblings, William, Henry, Grace, Koby, Elmer, Anna Jean, and Joyce; along with his parents, Kobus and Seina.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Dianne; 2 sons, Michael John and Bradley James “Scoot” (Kelli); 5 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Michael’s Children: John William (Kassie) and their children, Deacon and Mila
Brett (Jaclyn) and their children, Jett and Quinn
Katelyn and her child, Charli
Bradley & Kelli’s Children: Jacob
Alexandra (Anthony) and their child, Martha.
Blessed be his memory.
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505 9th Street, Sibley, IA 51249
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