"My deepest sympathies to the family of Ben Van Hove. Our Creator hates to see His human family suffer through the plight of death. He has guaranteed a time when tears, sickness and death will be no more. This promise is assured in the Bible at Revelation chapter 21 verses 4 and 5. Please be sure to read to find further comfort. "
In loving memory of
Ben M. Van Hove
March 22, 1928 - May 31, 2015
Ben M. Van Hove, 87, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, Iowa. He was born on March 22, 1928, at home, near Faulkner in Franklin County, Iowa, to John and Tena (Wubbena) Van Hove. Ben attended schools in Faulkner and Robertson, Iowa. He was married to Anna Mae Schroeder on December 29, 1948; she preceded him in death in 1970. Ben then married Mildred Faye Stubbe on February 6, 1971; she also preceded him in death in 2011. Ben farmed for many years, drove truck and worked at Access in Hampton for 16 years. Ben was an active member of the Iowa Falls Christian Reformed Church until its closing. He was a current member of the Zion Reformed Church in rural Sheffield. He served in the National Guard, was a 4-H leader and 4-H food stand supervisor, was on the ASCS committee, was a Franklin County Supervisor for two years and was active with the Democratic Party. Ben enjoyed working on puzzles, planting flowers and attending his grandchildren's activities. He is survived by his daughter Joyce Ennis of Mason City, son James (Bonniesue) Van Hove of Ackley, step-daughter Meredith Stubbe, step-daughter Virginia (Perry) Baker. Grandchildren Chad (Michelle) French, Heather Ann (Paul) Barenthin, Nathan Van Hove and Kyle Van Hove. Step-grandchildren Tony (Marv) Ennis, Scott (Krista) Ennis, Christine (Andy) Hoffman and Jeff (Stacy) Stubbe. Great-grandchildren Brianna and Ethan French, Paige Annmarie Sletten, Grace Ann Barenthin, Jasmine Barenthin and Lillie Barenthin, step great-grandchildren Ashley Ennis, Liam and Carter Stubbe, and Cade Hoffman. Brother George Van Hove, sister Mary (Larry) Hickman, sister Gladys (Kent) Burton, sister Joan (Gary) Gorder, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ben was preceded in death by his parents John and Tena, wives Anna Mae and Mildred, sister Betty (Rick) Engelson, brother Meint Van Hove, son-in-law R. Jay Ennis and son-in-law Dick French and step-son Robert (MaryLou) Stubbe.
Burial will take place in the Northlawn Cemetery in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.
Tributes
"I didn't know Ben that well, but I went to visit Tena (Ben's mother) a lot when she lived in Iowa Falls. She reminded me so much of my Grandma Theda Feikes (Tena's sister). I would go over my lunch hour and we would sit and visit. She even sounded like my Grandma Feikes. My father Louie Feikes was Ben's cousin and after I looked at all these pictures I could see some facial features that reminded me of dad. My sympathy to your family. Ben looked like a happy go lucky person with a beautiful smile. "
"So many cherished memories of Ben with his quiet disposition and gentle smile. Peace to him now."
"James, Bonniesue & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of your father and grandfather. We express our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time."