"Happy Heavenly Valentines Day Doris. I think of you often. You were a special friend."
In loving memory of
Doris Marie DeHaai
February 9, 1943 - September 24, 2019
Doris "Doree" Marie DeHaai, age 76 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Accura Healthcare in Pleasantville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial will take place at the Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City. Visitation will take place on Friday, September 27, 2019, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the church. The family will greet friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to family and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of Joe and Alta (Van Dusseldorp) Van Wyk, Doris was born on February 9, 1943 in Monroe. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1961. Doris took great pride in her two children, Teresa and Rodney, whom she shared with her former husband, Jack DeHaai. Before her illness, she attended the First Baptist Church in Monroe. Doris was an extremely social person. She loved to go to Prairie Meadows, sing karaoke in Monroe, go on day trips with her sisters, but most of all she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Teresa Birkenholtz (Joey Nichols), her son, Rodney (Cathy) DeHaai; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Keith) Cummins, Jill (Michael) Hansen, Parker DeHaai and Lucy DeHaai; two great grandchildren, Harrison LeGrand and Liam Hansen. Doris is also survived by grandchildren, Megan (Scott) Whitaker and their children, Rowan, Grayson, and Carys and Trevor (Jessica) Birkenholtz and their children, Maya and Max. She is also survived by her siblings; Harlan(Sandy) Van Wyk, Helen (Darrell) Nolin, Dorothy (Jerry) Findlow, Donna (Lloyd) Steenhoek, Delmar (Diana) Van Wyk, Lois Telfer, and Leona (Wade) Charls; two sister-in-law, Marge Van Wyk and Joyce Van Wyk and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Howard and Harold Van Wyk; a son-in-law, Jim Birkenholtz, and a grandson-in-law, Nathan LeGrand.
Tributes
"Doris...you will always be remembered as my sister-in-law and the Mother to your amazing daughter and son. Barb"
"I met Doris in 1972 in Monroe. Henrietta, Doris and became such good friends. I'll miss Doris and Henrietta and i had some good times. I will miss you Doris and please tell my Momma Hi for me. Condolences to the family.."
"Doris was a very happy, singing, and clapping person. I remember watching her with her children having a grand time. I made sure many years ago to get her carrot cake recipe and it is still my go to recipe for that. "
"Your Mom was a lot of fun and a very good cook. She gave us a wonderful Niece and Nephew which we all love dearly. I loved her carrot cake!!"
"Sorry for your loss. "
"Jill and Lindsay, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma. May she Rest In Peace. Prayers for you and the family. "
"To Doris' family, I am so sorry for your loss. Doris and I went to high school together, rode the same school bus, and when she married Jack she became my cousin. She was always a pleasant person who was fun to be around. Love and prayers, Jan (Cowman) Miller"
"The family of Doris, I am so saddened for your loss. I have known her for many years and have lots of good memories. She was a very nice lady, I always remember her smile and kindness every time I would see her. Her giggle was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with her family."