Alice Adriana Vander Weerd Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ALICE ADRIANA VANDER WEERD OCTOBER 6, 1932 - JULY 4, 2022 Alice Vander Weerd went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on the evening of July 4th, 2022. The youngest of two children, Alice was born on October 6, 1932, to Adrian and Alice Bulk in Artesia, California. She was raised along with her brother John on the family dairy in Norwalk, California. In 1950, she graduated from Excelsior High School. During her years of high school, she participated in CSF, Girls Sports, and was active in Student Body. Upon graduation from Excelsior, she began her career at a local bank in Bellflower, California. Alice attended regular church services and participated in the many social activities at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount. This is where she met the love of her life, Marion Vander Weerd. Upon his return from the Korean War, they were married on June 16, 1955. They celebrated 66 years of marriage before Marion passed away in December of 2020. Marion, being in construction, built a home for Alice in Artesia. They soon had three children, Mark, Ron, and Laura. Those years were filled with sports, vacations, building friendships and enjoying the fellowship and activities as a family at Emmanuel Church. On Sundays after church, the family would gather at her parent's home to visit, play cards or checkers, and enjoy Dutch Soup every week, even in the summertime. In 1969, after many years of employment, Marion began Vander Weerd General Construction specializing in dairy, and Alice became the company bookkeeper supporting her husband in establishing the family business. Alice also enjoyed for many years attending and serving as a leader in Bible Study Fellowship. This is where her study of God's word deepened and grew her faith. Alice enjoyed being a homemaker, wife, and mother, and in her free time she was an avid seamstress. She took great pride in sewing clothes for herself and daughter, prom dresses for Laura and her girlfriend Dana, as well as draperies and other projects for the home. One of her greatest joys as a seamstress was the reconstruction of her wedding dress into Laura's wedding dress, as well as completing 14 other dresses for bridesmaids, flower girl, gift & program attendants, and her own Mother of the Bride dress. This was a true labor of love! In 1990, Marion and Alice moved to Chino to be closer to their children and work. By 1998, Ron had taken leadership of the company and moved the business to the Central Valley. The next year Laura and family also moved up North and began their new venture in dairying. Wanting to be around her children and grandchildren, Alice and Marion were soon to follow and moved to the Central Valley in 2001. During these years, Marion and Alice attended Tulare Community Church, traveled a bit, and enjoyed a good evening of cards and fellowship with friends. Mostly, she loved attending her grandchildren's school programs at CVC and watching them excel in sports. Her final years were spent living in their home in Sierra Village. And although she was limited due to health, she was content and grateful for all the care received so that she & Marion could enjoy whatever activities possible and the frequent visits with family. Never a birthday or holiday was skipped as all was celebrated as a family! Alice is survived by her two sons Mark Vander Weerd, Ron Vander Weerd (Rose), and daughter Laura (Tom) Vander Dussen. Six grandchildren - Jenna (Kyle) Reed, Richard (Stephanie) Vander Weerd, Jace Vander Weerd, Jack Vander Dussen, Sam Vander Dussen, Brady (Brodie) Vander Dussen and two great grandsons Case & Cole Reed. "I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in Him I will trust. " Psalm 91:2 Graveside services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, July 14th, 2022 at Artesia Cemetery, 11142, Cerritos. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Alice Adriana Vander Weerd

October 6, 1932 - July 4, 2022