"Reed and Barb, Our deepest sympathies to you and your families. Your Mom took us under her wing when we were newlyweds. There was always a cup of coffee and a listening ear. She was a very special lady. "
In loving memory of
Ardis Ivonne Bornholdt
June 3, 1925 - December 21, 2008
Ardis Ivonne VerHoef was born June 3, 1925 on a farm near Sanborn, Iowa the daughter of William and Barbara (Kaiser) VerHoef. She graduated from Archer Consolidated School, Morningside College in Sioux City and Northwestern College in Orange City. On January 19, 1949, Ardis was united in marriage to Robert Bornholdt in Archer, Iowa. To this union, two children were born. Ardis taught school in Arnolds Park, Sutherland, Archer, Sheldon and Primghar. Ardis was a member of the United Methodist Churches in Emmetsburg and Primghar, the Iowa Retired Teachers Association, and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Ardis enjoyed volunteering her time and talents. She taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, and was circle chair. She was past-President of the United Methodist Women and Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Ardis spent time reading, sewing, working crossword puzzles and watching sports. Above all, she loved to be with her family.
On December 21, 2008, Ardis Bornholdt passed away at Parc Hall in Emmetsburg. She was 83.
Left to Cherish her memory are her children: Reed Bornholdt of Richfield and wife, Jean, Minnesota and Barbara Goodlaxson and her husband, Bill of Emmetsburg; five grandchildren: Abby and Kelly Goodlaxson; and Adam and Tim Bornholdt and Megan Kennealy and husband, Brendon; a sister, Myrna VanPelt and her husband, Ray of Orange City, Iowa and Gerald VerHoef and his wife, Marilyn of Hartley, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her sister, Karen Hellinga.
Tributes
"We were Ardis's students in Archer elementary school. She was our first grade teachers in 1949. She was a great teacher and she would come to the reunions and chat with us about our school days. She was a grand lady and a great inspiration to us. Our sympathies to her family and friends. God bless you in the holiday season. Sincerely yours, Stan and Colleen Lemkuil Spirit Lake, Iowa and Casa Grande, AZ. "
"I had the pleasure of getting to know Ardis at the Emmetsburg Care Center...She was a very sweet lady and one of my favorites. I\\\'m sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed."
"My deepest sympathies to your family. Ardis (Mrs. Bornholdt to me) was my 6th grade teacher in Primghar. She was a wonderful teacher who taught us so much. I still have my "Iowa" history book that we made in a 3 ring binder for our 6th grade Social Studies project and I have been out of school 20 years! She was a kind hearted lady who I am sure will be deeply missed. My sypmathies to all of you."
"Barb & families, please accept our sympathy. Ardis and I spent a week at Christian School of Mission in Sioux City as roommates several years ago and I thought she was a very special lady. So glad to have known her."
"Barb, Reed, and families- I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's death. If I was closer, I would definitely be there for the funeral, but I will just have to send my condolences for now. I will always have many fond memories of Ardis being our 6th grade teacher and of her putting up with me at your house all the time during the years we grew up in Primghar. She was always such a kind and giving person despite the difficulties she had to deal with. I will call you soon, Barb. Love, Jane"