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Dortena "Tootie" Van Mersbergen

Lynden, WA

March 29, 1932 - November 12, 2020

Dortena "Tootie" Van Mersbergen Obituary

Dortena “Tootie” Van Mersbergen went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday November 12, 2020. Her love for God and Jesus as her Savior and family was center in her life. Tootie was born March 29, 1932 in Orange City, Iowa to Andrew and Tillie Berkenpas. At age 10 she moved to Lynden with her family. She attended Orange City Christian school and after the family moved to Lynden, she attended Lynden Christian school. On April 12 1950, Tootie married Lewis Van Mersbergen. They were married 60 years. Together they raised their family on a dairy farm at the corner of Bender and Pangborn Roads. Tootie’s love for growing flowers of all colors brought her great joy with roses being her favorite. She had a gift in music playing hymns on the piano and singing in the choir. She was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed attending the women’s Bible study. Tootie is preceded in death by her parents; husband Lewis, daughters Linda Lee and Debbie Biesheuvel, brother Harvey Berkenpas, and brothers-in-law Marvin (Carol) Van Mersbergen, Ron Timmer and Ken Tiesinga. She is survived by sons Ken (Florina) Van Mersbergen, Jim (Bev) Van Mersbergen, and Don (Natalie) Van Mersbergen, brother Gerald Berkenpas, sister Alma Tiesinga, brother-in-law Sherwin (Carolyn) Van Mersbergen, sister-in-law Donna Timmer, 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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