Mary Johanna (Elgersma) Klaver was born December 20, 1915 in Sanborn, IA; the daughter of Harry and Katherine (Navis) Elgersma. She lived her entire life in the Sanborn area.

Mary was united in marriage to Clarence Klaver on January 28, 1940 in Sanborn, IA. Mary and Clarence farmed near Sanborn for many years. Mary was a homemaker for her family. In December of 1968, they moved into Sanborn, where Mary worked for Chuck’s IGA until her retirement. Clarence passed away on August 8, 1998. Later, Mary resided at the Hillcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon for one year. For the past six months, she had been a resident of the Prairie View Retirement Home in Sanborn. It was there that she passed away on July 26, 2008 at the age of 92.

Mary was a lifelong member of Sanborn Christian Reformed Church, and enjoyed her years as a member of the Ladies’ Society. She was also an active member of the Sanborn Christian School Auxiliary for many years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and playing the piano and organ. She will be especially remembered for the dozens of lap robes she crocheted for missions.

Survivors include her three children: Kathleen Zylstra of Ocheyedan, IA, Harv (Verla) Klaver of Parker, CO, and Ken (Trudy) Klaver of

Le Mars, IA; her siblings: Elsie Streekstra and Gladys (Cliff) Syens of Randolph, WI, and Gerrit (Olivene) Elgersma of Beaver Dam, WI; three sisters-in-law: Pearl Van Beek of Rock Rapids, IA, Ida Andringa of Sheldon, IA, and Jean Klaver of Sanborn, IA; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; a brother, Jacob Elgersma; a son-in-law, Richard Zylstra; and a grandson, James Klaver.

A Celebration of Life…

Mary Johanna Klaver

Born ~ December 20, 1915

Died ~ July 26, 2008

Age ~ 92 years 7 months 6 days

Funeral Service

Christian Reformed Church

Sanborn, Iowa

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

Officiating ~ Rev. Dale Fopma

Organist ~ Starla Reitsma

Congregational Singing

Processional ~ “Savior, Like a Shepherd” #591

“By the Sea of Crystal” #620

“I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace” #495

Recessional ~ “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” #479

Pallbearers

Harv Klaver Craig Zylstra Jeff Zylstra

Kory Kooima Henry Koldenhoven Raymond Elgersma

Honorary Pallbearers

Sheryl Zylstra Jeff Klaver Suzanne McCann

Leanne Kooima Tricia Klaver Danny Klaver

Ushers

John Prins Lee Van Tol Bud Krikke

Interment

Roseland Cemetery

Sanborn, Iowa