Arbre généalogique Verbeek » Dora Nyeholt (1917-2012)

Données personnelles Dora Nyeholt 

• Noms alternatifs: Dora Nyehall, Dora Nyebolt, Dora Daling
• Elle est née le 13 janvier 1917 dans NEW YORK MILLS. NEW YORK (USA).Les sources 1, 3, 5
• Alternative: Elle est née en l'an 1917 dans New York.Source 4
• Alternative: Elle est née environ 1917 dans New York.Source 2
• Résidant:
• en l'an 1920: Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent, Michigan.Les sources 4, 5
• en l'an 1930: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.Source 2
• Grand Rapids, Michigan, Verenigde Staten.Source 6
• (Race) : White.Les sources 1, 2, 5
• Elle est décédée le 22 juin 2012 dans Grand Rapids, Michigan, Verenigde Staten, elle avait 95 ans.Les sources 3, 5, 6

  Christian Rest Home

• Elle est enterrée dans Tallmadge, Ottawa County, Michigan, Verenigde Staten.Les sources 3, 5
• Un enfant de John "Jan" William Nyeholt et Katherine 'Katie' van der Wal

Famille de Dora Nyeholt

Elle est mariée avec Jacobus "Jim" Daling.

Ils se sont mariés le 28 mai 1940 à Grand Rapids, Michigan, Verenigde Staten, elle avait 23 ans.

Enfant(s):

1. (Ne pas publique)
2. (Ne pas publique)
3. (Ne pas publique)

Notes par Dora Nyeholt

Dora Nyeholt-Daling

LIFESTORY:

All who knew Dora Daling would agree she was a blessing in many, remarkable ways. A kindhearted and compassionate woman, she possessed unending love for her family. With her strong Christian upbringing, she never had any doubt who her loving Savior was, and where to turn in prayer and thanksgiving. Dora clearly walked in faith, hope and trust for 95 years. Her unwavering faith was the hallmark of her life, of which she undeniably passed on to her children through her amazing example. For those who knew and loved Dora, sweet memories of her are many and loving, and she will forever remain in their hearts.

Dora's story began during a decade of advancement and struggle. While the moving assembly line increased America’s ability to produce goods, workers united to ensure fair labor practices. Shortly after President Woodrow Wilson began his second term, the U.S. declared war on Germany and the nation was officially launched into World War I. Sometime later, President Wilson initiated the draft, recruiting young men from coast to coast to defend America's freedoms. A most welcome event, however, took place in the lives of John and Katherine (VanderWall) Nyeholt. On January 13, 1917, they lovingly welcomed the birth of their daughter, Dora.

Although Dora was born in Utica, New York, her heritage began in the Netherlands. Left there as an orphan, her father was sent to America at twelve years of age to live with his uncle. A brave young man, he traveled to the U.S. on his own by boat, soon settling there. After living in the U.S. for a time, he met and married her mother. Dora was the sixth of seven children, and grew up alongside her siblings, Ada, Nell, Bill, Hilda, Art, and her younger sister, Harriet. When she was three years old, her family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan with more Christian influence than the big city atmosphere. They made their home on Anderson Street on the city's northwest side, and faithfully attended Alpine Avenue Christian Reformed Church while Dora went on to attend Westside Christian School.

Dora had grown into a nice young lady when her life was about to forever change. Her sister, Hilda, was preparing for her marriage to Harm Daling when their families decided to meet. It was also the first time Dora, age 15, and James Daling, 20, met. Quite smitten, the sparks flew between them. As they began dating, his living in the country, and Dora living as a maid for a family in East Grand Rapids, made it complicated to see one another. Their courtship lasted several years, and with the desire to get married, their plans were delayed due to the Great Depression. Eventually they were happily blessed in marriage on May 28, 1940 in the parsonage living room of Walker Church where Harm and Hilda served as witnesses for the elated couple.

Their honeymoon night was an adventure. Jim, always a prankster himself, soon received his payback. Family members and friends shivareed the newlyweds until 4:00 AM, and his brothers showed up bright and early at 6:00 AM for breakfast! They went on to spend rest of their honeymoon weekend with Jim planting their garden and Dora unpacking and settling in their new home. Their new life together truly began that Monday morning when Jim returned to work on the bread truck for Roskamp's Bakery. Dora and Jim made their first home together at 3774 Richmond NE. They were especially blessed when they added the birth of their first child, Doris Jean into their hearts in 1942.

In 1943, Dora and her family moved to Holland when Jim's employer decided to add a new bread route there. They rented two homes while in Holland, the first one on 14th Street and the second on 22nd Street, and were quite content with their life there. When Jim's brother died unexpectedly in 1944, Dora and Jim were asked to consider taking over his farm. They had no intentions of being farmers until these circumstances, but agreed to do so.

Dora needed to swallow twice after they agreed to such a large undertaking. She also wondered if she could learn everything that needed to be done. Farm life was busy and the days were long and hard. From working in the fields, to milking cows, keeping up with household chores, and one year even canning 900 quarts of fruits, vegetables, lard and meat. She dug right in and together they worked side-by-side in the fields. Everyone was welcome in Dora's kitchen and over the years it was considered the favorite place to gather.

Their son, Mart was born in 1945 followed by Jane Tina in 1955. It was tough raising a family and keeping up with the farm, yet they pressed on. Dora knew life on the farm was hard but she also felt abundantly blessed that they had good health, strong bodies and were able to do the work. God was good to them. They were blessed with good crops, and Jim was an excellent farmer and cow man. As she later looked back on these days, Dora thanked her Lord and how he led them all the way . . . great is Thy faithfulness! Like the song, "All the Way My Savior Leads Me". They saw what was in front of them, and simply did what needed to be done. They grew most of what they ate, and as a farm family, they were dependent on the Lord and had faith that He would provide.

While raising their children, they began attending Jim’s boyhood church, Walker Christian Reformed Church. In time Dora and Jim built a smaller home on their property when their son, Mart, took over the farm. Although it was difficult for Dora when Jim died in 1991, she kept going despite some health issues. Remaining active, she attended the Ladies’ Aid Society, volunteered folding clothes at Christian Rest Home, gardened, and canned applesauce with her daughter, Doris. Like clockwork, she preserved her daily tradition of 3:00 PM coffee time, open to “anyone in the vicinity.” And people dropped in, always hoping for some of her delicious banana bread or peanut butter cookies.

After breaking her leg in December of 2009, Dora went to rehab at Christian Rest Home, eventually moving into Edison Assisted Living Center. At the age of 94, she still shared recipes and helped others roll out bankets at Christmastime.

Hard work, good food, and sure faith were the keystones of life for Dora. She was devoted to her Heavenly Father, her husband, and children. She considered it pure joy to care for and love them. Her family was her gift from God and to them she was God’s precious gift. Comfort is found knowing she is now at home enjoying perfect peace.

Mrs. Dora Daling, age 95, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 22, 2012. Surviving are her children: Doris (Ralph) Ver Beek, Martin (Ann) Daling, Jane (Mark) Van Driel; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild, and two babies expected this fall; sisters-in-law: Christine Stehouwer, Evelyn Van Manen. A service to celebrate Dora’s life will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 1:00 PM at Walker United Reformed Church, 1941 Randall NW. Relatives and friends may meet her family at the Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Dr NW on Monday from 7-9 PM and Tuesday from 6-9 PM. Contributions to the Christian Rest Home foundation are appreciated. To read more about Dora’s life, share a favorite memory, and to sign her online guest register, please visit www.lifestorynet.com.

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