Wilma Heleen (Nieuwsma) Vander Vorst went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2019, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Wilma was born on November 6, 1939 in rural Hull, North Dakota, to Peter F. and Henrietta (Droog) Nieuwsma. She graduated from Strasburg High School, Strasburg, North Dakota. Wilma and Roger were married on March 13, 1958. They celebrated their 60th anniversary this past year with a wonderful time of celebration with family and friends. Wilma is survived by her husband, Roger, of sixty years; children: Dorene (Don Cambra) of Worley, Idaho; Allen (Barbara) of Gettysburg, SD; Greg (Sheryl) of Elkhorn, NE; Doug (Kerry) of Omaha, NE; Lanette (Will Mellott) of Medical Lake, WA; Brad (Denette) of Mobridge, SD; and Edie (Greg) Baldwin of Watertown, SD. Wilma is also survived by eight-een grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; sisters: Marlyn Fay Van Boven and Peggy (Derrel) Lourens; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Corrine Vander Vorst; Arnold (Karen) Vander Vorst; Dale Vander Vorst; Gracey (Franklin) Nieuwsma; Willard Nieuwsma; Sandy Geffre; Monte (Judy) Vander Vorst; Blake (Kathy) Vander Vorst; and many niec-es and nephews. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Franklin, father- and mother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and three brothers-in-law. Wilma loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Church was an important part of Wilma’s life, and she taught Sunday school and helped out with church activities for many years, in addition to playing the piano and organ for services. Wilma loved teaching Sunday school to the “littles” and enjoyed helping her grandchildren and great-grandchildren learn their Bible verses, songs, and Bible stories. Family dinners and holidays were an important part of fam-ily life, and everyone in the family remembers Thanksgiving dinners, Fourth of July picnics, and grandma-sized servings of desserts and ice cream. Wilma enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and was very par-ticular about how her yard appeared. Wilma’s home and heart was al-ways open to anyone who needed counsel, love, prayer, guidance, or snacks. She was beautiful inside and out. Wilma will be greatly missed by all her family, but her memory will remain through her children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren. We as a family know we will join her in Heaven, as Wilma received Jesus as her Savior February 10, 1980. Her favorite song, “Victory in Jesus,” expresses the family hope and joy of seeing Wilma again. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriner’s Hospital.

D a t e o f S e r v i c e

T i m e o f S e r v i c e

November 6, 1939 ~ January 27, 2019

Wilma Vander Vorst

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be.

So He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, "come to me."

You didn't deserve what you went through, So He gave you rest.

God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best

And when I saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain

I could not wish you back To suffer that again.

In Loving Memory Of:

Wilma Vander Vorst 79 Years ~ 2 Months ~ 21 Days

BORN: WENT TO BE WITH JESUS: November 6, 1939 January 27, 2019 Rural Hull, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:30 AM Friday, February 1, 2019

Family Worship Center Mobridge, South Dakota

CLERGY: Pastor Paul Hathaway

READING: Greg Vander Vorst

EULOGY: Allen Vander Vorst ~ Don Cambra

PIANIST: Craig Brockel

SOLOIST: Pat Russell ~ “God On The Mountain”

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: “10,000 Reasons” ~ “Victory In Jesus”

CASKETBEARERS: Grandsons:

Daniel Cambra ~ Michael Vander Vorst ~ Derek VanderVorst Kyle Vander Vorst ~ Matthew Mellott ~ Alex Vander Vorst

Micah Baldwin

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Grandsons:

David Vander Vorst ~ Chris Vander Vorst ~ Seth Vander Vorst Nick Vander Vorst ~ Brandon Vander Vorst ~ Ryan Mellott Zach Vander Vorst ~ Ross Vander Vorst ~ Elijah Baldwin

Granddaughters:

Mandy Donnerberg ~ Jennifer Mellott

USHERS: Larry Thompson ~ Jim Schlekeway ~ Bryan Zahn

INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery

Mobridge, South Dakota

Arrangements Entrusted to Kesling Funeral Home.