Obituary of Katherine Linstra

Linstra, Katherine (nee Tanis) age 85 of North Haledon died Thursday, July 30, 2009. Born in Paterson she lived in Oakland for 40 years before moving to North Haledon in 2003. Katherine was a member of the Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, Wayne. Before her retirement in 1978, she was a Comptometer Operator for Graham Business Services of Paterson for 18 years. Katherine was predeceased by her husband Yelte "Charlie" Linstra in June 2006. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, and her sisters-in-law, Mary TenKate of FL, Marion Linstra of NJ and Rhoda Linstra of AZ. Also surviving are step brothers, Gus Bitten, Ronald & Richard Bitten of NJ and several devoted friends. Visiting Saturday 9:30 �" 11:00 am at the Chapel of the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Haledon, NJ. Funeral Service at 11 am at the Chapel followed by burial in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers donations to Preakness Valley United Reformed Church, 480 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ or Holland Christian Home Foundation, 151 Graham Ave. North Haledon, NJ 07508 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ 07481 www.vpfh.com