Obituary of Pauline Van Beekum

VAN BEEKUM, Pauline age 96 of North Haledon formerly of Midland Park, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 14, 2014. Born in Prospect Park, Pauline and her husband John lived in Midland Park for 59 years before moving to the Holland Christian Home in 2005. A longtime active member of the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church where she was a Calvinette Leader, attended Ruth Circle and Thursday morning Quilters. She was an avid baker, enjoyed bobbin lace and crocheting afghans. Surviving are her devoted children, John Van Beekum and his wife Trudy and Linda and her husband Jack Baker. She also leaves her 7 adoring grandchildren Steve and Annelies; Christy and Greg; Mitch and Roz; Jonathan and Jenn; David and Melissa; Laura; Christopher and Carly and 13 great grandchildren. Pauline was pre-deceased by her husband John in 2009. The Van Beekum family will receive family and friends at the Chapel of the Holland Christian Home, 151 Graham Avenue, North Haledon, NJ on Sunday 4:00 until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held Monday 10:00 AM at the Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairlawn Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Legacy Fund of the Midland Park Christian Reformed Church, 183 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Arrangements by the Vander Plaat Funeral Home of Wyckoff (www.vpfh.com).