Henik Van Zoelen Obituary (1949

Hendrik 'Hank' A. Van Zoelen passed away April 20, 2017 with family by his side in Yakima, WA. Hank was born June 8, 1949 in Wadenoijen, Holland to Hillenbrand and Hendrika Van Zoelen. As a child, he, his parents and sisters arrived in the U.S. from Holland in 1952 traveling aboard the Groote Beer passenger ship. Hank grew up in Outlook, WA and later moved with the family to Moxee, WA along with his five sisters where they established the family dairy. Hank was married to Susan Bowman from 1971-1989. Together they raised two sons Peter and Jesse. Hank worked with his family operating the dairy in Moxee. After the dairy, Hank worked as a fruit juice press operator in Selah, WA. Hank was passionate about NASCAR auto racing and his two grandsons Nathan and Kyle Van Zoelen. He loved spending time with children and could entertain them with ease. Hank is survived by his two sons Peter Van Zoelen of Union Gap, WA and Jesse (Jennifer) Van Zoelen of Pasco, WA. Hank has two grandsons who will carry on the Van Zoelen family name, Nathan and Kyle of Pasco, WA. He is survived by his five sisters and their families. Katy (Richard) Searle of Ellensburg, WA, Henny (John) Plopper, of DeMotte, IN, Betty (Allan) Renwick of Manzaita, OR, Alice (Larry) Shelton of Yakima, WA and Hope (Tim) Ehlis, of Walla Walla, WA. He is preceded in death by his parents Hillenbrand and Hendrika Van Zoelen. Graveside services will be held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima on April 26th at 11:00am. Dress attire is casual. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of Yakima in Hank's name in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936). SERVICES Funeral service Wednesday, April 26, 2017 11:00 AM