Max J. Van Rees
February 24, 2011
Max J. Van Rees, 72, was born to Jack and Dorothy (Butt) Van Rees in Lynnville, Iowa, and moved to Pella as a young boy. He graduated from Pella Community Schools, where he lettered in track, baseball, football, and basketball.
He married Delores Vandenberg on April 22, 1957, and to this union three daughters were born. He served three years in the U.S. Navy. After being discharged, he started Grimes Concrete in 1974, and later expanded to GNA Concrete and Iowa Pavers. He was a pilot and an avid motorcyclist.
Max was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jud; half brother, Dick Butt; parents-in-law, Abe and Edna Vandenberg. He is survived by his wife of 53 years; daughters, Jan (Falcon) Jackson, Randi Van Rees, Viki (Steve) Sauerman; grandson, Cory Sauerman; nieces, Rita Moneysmith, Judy Clark, Carol Floden, Christina Groenenboom, Lori Portinga; and nephews, Mark Vandenberg and Mark Van Rees.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011, at Meredith Drive Reformed Church, 5128 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, with cremation to follow service. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation or Hospice of your choice in loving memory of Max.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Karen Armstrong
04/20/2013
Dee and Family,
I just learned today of Max's passing. I am so sorry that I didn't know. I know how difficult it is to loose your husband, Dee and I send my sincerest sympathy. May God Bless you!
Karen
Patti Hirst and Gary Goings
03/06/2011
So sorry to hear of Max's passing. We will miss him out here in Arizona. Please call us when things settle down. 623.271.3454.
Patti Hirst / Gary Goings
lauri lou hellickson
03/03/2011
stevie, vicki and cory, i am so sorry to hear about the death of max. i know he will be truly missed by all of you im sure. please know that you are in my prayers. i read of his death after i got home from work thurs. evening or i would have been there to tell you all myself at the visitation.love lauri lou (bones)
Duane Brouwer
03/02/2011
Delores,sorry to hear about Max.Please accept my heartfelt sympathy
on your loss.you and your family are in my prayers during this
time of sorrow.
Cindy (Klyn) Burney and Family
03/01/2011
Sending thoughts and prayers to Delores and girls and to all the Van Rees family. We are so sorry to hear of Max's passing. May God wrap his arms around you and help to give you peace during this sad time. Max was a great guy and will be surely missed.
Love, Cindy, John, and kids.
Marv & Bretna Hackert
03/01/2011
Dolores - So sorry to hear the news about Max. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on your loss. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Judy Clark
03/01/2011
A wonderful Uncle has passed, but will rememeber him always. Blessings to Aunt Delores, cousins Jan,Randi and Viki, Steve and Cory
Love Judy & Michael Clark