The funeral of P. H. Kooyman, who died at his home in Lynden last Saturday, was held Monday afternoon. Brief services were held at the residence on East Front Street at one o'clock after which the remains were taken to the Christian Reformed Church, where the funeral oration was delivered. The Rev. P. J. Hoekenga officiated at both services.
Mr. Kooyman was born on Tersehelling Island, Holland, July 23, 1858, and was the only son of Harry and Margaret Kooyman. At the age of seven years he came with his parents to this country, they settling at Ackley, Iowa. Thirteen years ago, the deceased moved from Ackley to Orange City, Iowa, and resided at that place until the time of his coming to Lynden, in March 1912. Since his residence here, Mr. Kooyman has made many friends, and was regarded as one of Lynden's most respected citizens. Mr. Kooyman was married to Miss Margaret Linburg in 1884, and the union was blessed by four children, all now residents of Lynden: Harry Kooyman, of the Bauman Implement Company, Jacob Kooyman who came here but recently, and the Misses Grace and Lina Kooyman. Mr. Kooyman's aged mother, now in her 79th years, also survives him, and is living with the family here in Lynden.
Mr. Kooyman's death was caused by Bright's disease, from which he had been a sufferer for several years, having been confined to his home and under a physician's care since last October. He was a member of the Christian Reformed Church, and was not affiliated with any fraternal organizations. Devoted to home and family, much of his time was spent in his own home circle where he found his greatest happiness. The pall bearers were R. Roo, D. DeJong, D. J. Zylstra, C. Noteboom, John Vandekamp, and O. J. Bylsma. Mr. Kooyman was of a kind and loveable disposition, and had endeared himself to the people of Lynden during his residence here. His many friends extend to the bereaved family their sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
