Timmers, Theodore

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1949
• Obituary: 11 Dec 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Immigration:
possible 1952?
Name:Theodorus W Timmers
Arrival Date:28 Oct 1952
Birth Date:abt 1926
Age:26
Gender:Male
Ethnicity/ Nationality:Dutch
Port of Departure:Rotterdam, Netherlands
Port of Arrival:New York, New York
Ship Name:Maasdam

Obituary:
Theodore J. "Ted" Timmers, 87, Darboy, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Uden, Netherlands, on March 21, 1924, to the late Johannes and Francine (Van Lieshout) Timmers and immigrated to the United States in 1949. Ted married Jacoba "Toos" Willems van Dijk on May 1, 1956, at St. Francis Parish in Askeaton.
Ted farmed briefly before working at Appleton Coated. He then worked at St. Joseph Parish for 25 years until his retirement in 1989. Ted enjoyed billiards and playing cards. He was a member of the Heart of the Valley Senior Service Club and a former member of the Golden K Club. Ted enjoyed traveling with his wife and kids, especially to visit family members. He was active in volunteer and missionary work. Ted also enjoyed watching the Packers.
Ted is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jacoba; daughters, Mary Jo (John) Kuzma, Milwaukee; and Christine Timmers, Appleton; siblings, Antonia (Frans) Linders and Antoon Timmers; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Wilhemina Timmers, Johanna Spanjers, Riet van Dongen, Gerrit, Jo and Wim (Gerda) Willems van Dijk. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his siblings, Harry (Maria), Wim (Anna), Rev. Albert and Jan Timmers and Nolda (Bert) Bekkers; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Matt Spanjers, Cornelia, Eileen and Albert Willems van Dijk and Willy van Dongen.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH - HOLY ANGELS CHURCH (W5831 County Road KK, Darboy) beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate. Committal Holy Angels Cemetery. For online condolences please visit www.oconnellfh.com.
O'CONNELL
FUNERAL HOME
201 E. Main Street
Little Chute 788-6237
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from December 9 to December 11, 2011

Theodore married Vandijk, Jacoba "Toos" Willems (daughter of vanDijk, Johannes and Willems, Maria) [Group Sheet]