Johannes "Joe" Van Arkel
July 02, 2014
Johannes “Joe” Van Arkel Jr., 80, was born May 21, 1934, to Helena and Johannes Van Arkel in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away on July 2, 2014.
Joe enjoyed woodworking, his swimming pool, gardening and his absolute passion was tennis; for which he just recently won gold in the Iowa Senior Games. He loved spending time with his family and being an Arizona Snowbird. Joe’s favorite holiday was Christmas; he took great pride in decorating the house. The love he showed for his wife was endless and unconditional.
Joe is survived by his wife, Janice Van Arkel; children, Jeff Van Arkel Jim (Robbie) Van Arkel, Dennis (Pamela) Van Arkel, Dave Van Arkel, Kim (Ed) Helland, Rob Rhinehart, and Paula Baumeister, eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and an infant daughter, Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014 Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
myjoan1m@aol.com
07/12/2014
My son, David McCombs, and Jeff were friends at North High School. I send my condolences to Jeff and all the Van Arkel family. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. I am David's Mother.
BIll and Thoreen Westadt
07/09/2014
Jan... we are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Arlene Sisam
07/07/2014
Dear Jan ~
Our deepest sympathy for your loss! Joe was a great guy and will be dearly missed by all.
In sympathy, Dave & Arlene Sisam
ronda ault
07/06/2014
dennis, I am so sorry 4 ur loss .I no no words really help wright now.just try an remember he is in a better place an someday u will be together again
Gerry Welch
07/06/2014
I have met many fine people in the 40 years of playing tennis and Joe was one of them. I will miss him in life and on the tennis court.
Gerald and Dixie Christiansen
07/06/2014
Dear Jan and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss, but hope that you can find comfort in great memories. Peace be with you.
Nathaniel Al-Khanfar (Nate AK)
07/03/2014
To the family and friends of Joe Van Arkel (specifically to my friend Dennis Van Arkel),
I offer you my most sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you through the loss of your loved one. I truly hope you smile as happiness enters your minds as you cherish all the good memories you are blessed to have with Joe.
May God bless you though our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Nate.