Nellie is getrouwd met Ralph G. Kuiper op 8 jan 1929. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Violet Ruth Boot, the first-born child of Ralph G and Nellie (Van Den Berg) Kuiper, was born on a farm near Pella, Iowa, on June 17, 1932. Violet attended the European #3 Country School and Pella Community High School, graduating with the Class of 1950. She took classes at Central College for a time, completing all those she enjoyed, primarily bookkeeping. On July 29, 1952, Violet was united in marriage to Arvin Gene Boot at Third Reformed Church. Soon after, in May of 1953, Arvin was drafted into the U.S. Army. While Arvin attended radar school at Fort Bliss, Violet was able to join him, living in their tiny but tidy trailer in El Paso, Texas. Violet returned home to Iowa while Arvin served nine months in Japan, receiving and writing daily letters. Following Arvin’s discharge, Arvin and Violet returned to the family farm north of Pella. There, they were blessed with two daughters, Kaylene in 1957 and Beth Ann in 1962. Sadly, in December 1964, Kaylene was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and passed away on May 8, 1965, at the young age of eight.

Through the years, Violet was busy on the farm, preparing many delicious meals and coffee times. She worked alongside Arvin growing the Pioneer Seed business, learning the computer, assisting customers in the warehouse and hosting Pioneer Days. Violet also was a 4-H leader, Campfire leader, Sunday school teacher and active church member. But most of all, Violet was interested in people. She loved a day out with friends, an evening in with family, or a road trip with Arvin. In 1994, Violet and Arvin moved to the condo in Pella. Arvin passed away on September 20, 2003, at the age of 70. Violet continued to attend her grandson’s football games, share her unwritten baking tips with her granddaughter and love us all well. In the spring of 2014, Violet moved to Assisted Living at The Cottages. She cherished her time and friends there. Following a recent cancer diagnosis, Violet peacefully passed away on Friday morning, August 30, while being cared for at the Hospice of Pella Comfort House.

Violet leaves the family who loved her deeply, daughter Beth Loux of Pella and grandchildren Anna Loux of Frisco, Texas, and William Loux of Arlington, Virginia. She also leaves her sister, Norma Hiemstra and sister-in-law Nancy Kuiper along with nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Violet was preceded in death by her husband Arvin, her daughter Kaylene, her parents Ralph G and Nellie Kuiper, her parents-in-law J. Harry and Stella Boot, her brother Gerald Kuiper, brother-in-law Rev. Harold Hiemstra and niece Valerie Hiemstra. Violet’s goal in life was to leave her mark for Christ, serving God and others. She accomplished it well.

Violet is getrouwd met Arvin Gene Boot [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]

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Gerald was born April 2, 1941 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Ralph and Nellie Vanden Berg Kuiper. He was raised on a farm north of Pella and attended country school through the 4th grade. Gerald graduated from Pella High School in 1959 where he played football, basketball and track and earned 12 varsity letters. He was the captain and quarterback for his high school team.

Gerald met Nancy Terpstra at an athletic event at Pella Christian High School and they became high school sweethearts. Following his graduation he enrolled at Iowa State University and played freshman basketball. Later he transferred to Central College where he received his degree in 1964 majoring in Physical Education and Sociology. He was the recipient of the Richard J. Mentink Award for leadership, sportsmanship and inspiration.

Gerald and Nancy were united in marriage on June 7, 1962, at the First Reformed Church in Pella. He coached football, basketball and track at the Pella and Knoxville High Schools. He later became a partner in Vic Young Sporting Goods in Des Moines; was an Adidas rep and a longtime salesman for Hopkins Sporting Goods.

He spent 20 years in Development at Central College and Progress Industries in Newton, and assisted in the development of Honey Creek Resort. He served on several boards, was a Kiwanis member, and Deacon of his church. Gerald and Nancy served as Youth Group Sponsors both in the Pella and Knoxville churches. Another one of Gerald’s enjoyments of life was officiating, both as a football referee over 26 years and as a track starter.
His career spanned over 46 years and was ranked a Master Starter. He officiated many NCAA college and university track meets as well as the Nike Masters meet in Eugene, Oregon. Gerald was a starter for both the Boys and Girls State Meets; a Drake Relays official for over 30 years, served as assistant chief umpire and was an inductee into the Iowa Track Officials Association Hall of Fame, and in 2006 was inducted in the Drake Relays Wall of Honor. In 2010 he received the John Lowry Distinguished Service Award by IATO. In 2012 the high hurdle event at the Knoxville Panther Relays was named in his honor. He was named Official of the Year on several occasions by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. He was a highly respected starter and thoroughly enjoyed watching the accomplishments of young athletes. This was very fulfilling to Gerald until his retirement in 2005.

Gerald and Nancy were privileged to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary in 2013, though he was facing many health challenges following a diagnosis of cancer in 1996. Gerald cherished his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities and events.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy, of Indianola, daughter, Lana Michele Smith and her husband, Paul, and their two children: Jay and Kaylee of Indianola; daughter, Dr. Lisa Ann Copple and her husband, Kenton, and two children: Kade and Carson of Waukee, IA; son Thomas G. Kuiper and his wife, Tammy, and daughter Avery, 3 stepsons, Austin, Caleb and Sage of Pella, IA; two sisters, Violet Boot and Norma Hiemstra; his mother-in-law Pauline Terpstra, all of Pella, IA; five sister-in-laws and four brother-in-laws: Gretta and Chester Geels of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Carole and Henry Stavinga of Largo, Florida, Georgia and Dr. Sander deHaan of Holland, Michigan, Frances Van Waardhuizen of Farmington, Missouri, and Myrna and Gerald Schuiling of Rockford, Michigan, and many special relatives and dear friends.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph G. and Nellie Kuiper; his father-in-law, George A. Terpstra; his brothers-in-law: Arvin Boot, Rev. Harold Hiemstra and Charles Van Waardhuizen; three nieces: Kaylene Boot, Valerie Hiemstra and Michele Van Waardhuizen, nephew, Aaron Van Waardhuizen. Gerald was baptized at the Third Reformed Church and made profession of his faith at the First Reformed Church in Pella. At the time of his death he was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Pella, Iowa.

Gerald is getrouwd met Nancy Terpstra [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]