Dan W Viergever

1935 - 2022  (86 years)

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  Obituary- Viergever, Dan W. Dan William Viergever, 86, was born at home near Willard, KS on March 24, 1935. He took his final breath on February 12, 2022 - a snow blanketed, blue sky day - following years of decline due to Dementia. He lived in Golden, Colorado with his loving wife and caregiver, Elaine. Dan grew up in the farmlands surrounding Topeka, KS. Following his graduation from Rossville High School in 1953, he left home, forgoing a football scholarship at Northwestern University, and joined the Navy to serve his country and travel the world. He served as a gunners-mate from 1953-1957 and in the Naval Reserve from 1957-1961. He is a Veteran of the Korean Defense Era. After his military service, Dan worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as an Agent Telegrapher. When the railroad industry began to slow, he chose to start a new career path, earning his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 1969 and his master’s degree in Library Science at the University of Oklahoma in 1971. Following this, he was the Library Director at Lamar Community College in Lamar, CO and then at the Main Post library at Fort Riley, KS Army Installation. He finished out his career as Library Director at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS in 1999. He is responsible for the numerous, beautiful trees on campus there and mural in the college library. Upon his retirement, Dan and Elaine moved to Colorado, living in both Colorado Springs and Golden and enjoying many trips to their cabin, which he built with his family, in the Rocky Mountains. Dan is survived by Elaine, his wife of 63 years. They were married in February on a snow blanketed, blue sky day. He is also survived by three well-loved daughters: Melinda, Melodie and Danielle, as well as his sons-in-law Tim, Mike and Sean. He was blessed by a beautiful bunch of grandkids: Drew, Jeremy, Lindy, Silas, Grant and Katherine. And also, great grandkids: Austin, Kyrstin, Keely, Lillian, Mathias and Kaya. His two sisters, Sue (Jack) Flerlage and Sharon (Wonnie) Graves, survive him, as well, and can attest to the orneriness of his boyhood. He will join his parents, Chris and Ethel Viergever, and his brother and best friend, Gerald Viergever, in the here-after.

  
  

• Name	Dan W Viergever
  Born	24 Mar 1935	Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	12 Feb 2022	Colorado
  Person ID	I9229	Rossville
  Last Modified	1 Jan 2023

  
  

  Father	Chris Viergever,   b. 16 Mar 1906, Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 19 Aug 1989, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Ethel F Gooden Viergever,   b. 21 Sep 1907, Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Apr 1997, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 89 years)
  Married	3 Jan 1934	Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas
  Family ID	F5114	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elaine Pinkerton Viergever
  Married	7 Feb 1959	Wakita, Grant County, Oklahoma
  Children	1. Melinda Viergever   2. Melodie Viergever   3. Danielle Viergever
  Documents		Marriage- Pinkerton, Elaine-Viergever, Dan [Caption: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Viergever] Pinkerton-Viergever Vows in Oklahoma Miss Elaine Pinkerton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pinkerton, Wakita, became the bride of Dan W. Viergever, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Viergever, Rossville, Kansas, February 7, in a recent ceremony at the First Methodist Church of Wakita, Oklahoma, with the Rev. Howard Roberts, officiating before a background of double candelabra holding tall white tapers and baskets of gladioli. Mrs. Paul Dahlem, organist, accompanied Miss Sue Spiva, Shidler, who sang, "Whither Thou Goest," "With This Ring" and "The Lord's Prayer." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of lace and tulle over taffeta. The bodice featured a sabrina neckline outlined with seed pearls. Long sleeves came to points over the hands. The full length skirt was of tulle with lace inserts and appliquéd medallions of the lace, and featured alternating tiers of lace and tulle down the back, giving the effect of a train. Her veil of illusion was held by a small lace cap designed and made by the bride. It was edged with the seed pearls to match the dress and tiny pleated ruffles trimmed the scalloped edge. She carried a cascade bouquet of blue carnations and white hyacinth atop a white satin bible. Mrs. L.D. Garrett, Ponca City, Sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Sharon Thornhill, Wakita, and Miss Sue Viergever, Rossville, sister of the groom. All wore periwinkle blue satin dresses featuring matching lace yokes and very full skirts. Small veils were held by matching head bows. Each carried colonial bouquets of white carnations with blue and white ribbons. Tapers were lighted by Sharon Viergever, sister of the groom, and Dottie Pinkerton, sister of the bride. They wore dresses identical to the bridesmaid's but in a lighter shade of the blue. They wore wrist corsages of white carnations. Gary French, Rossville, served as best man. Attendants were Donald Jacobson, Rossville, and Kenneth Mason, Topeka, Kansas. Ushers were Kenneth Bennett and Bill Wild, both of Rossville. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Pinkerton chose a blue sheath dress with matching hat and black accessories. Mrs. Viergever, mother of the groom, chose a navy blue dress with white hat and accessories. Their corsages were of white carnations. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church dining room. The serving table, covered with a lace cloth over blue, featured the large three-tiered wedding cake topped with wedding bells and decorated in white and silver. Assisting were Miss Donna Riley, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Allen Riley, aunt of the bride, Mrs. O.C. Snapp, Miss Sue Ayers, Miss Karen Webb, Miss Gayle Sutton and Miss Madge Stuart who kept the guest book. For going away the bride chose a peacock blue wool suit with white and black accessories. Her corsage was the centerpiece of her bridal bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Viergever are making their home in Wellington, Kansas where Mr. Viergever is employed. [From 5 Mar 1959]
  		Marriage- Pinkerton, Elaine-Viergever, Dan 2 Those attending the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Dan W. Viergever at Wakita, Oklahoma, were Mrs. Chris Viergever, Sue and Sharon, Gary and Laird French, John and Donald Jacobson, Kenneth Mason, Bill Wild, Kenneth Bennett from Rossville; Mrs. Pete Beer, Trinnie Moyer and Anna Marie Harper of Willard.
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2022 14:29:57
  Family ID	F1405	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 24 Mar 1935 - Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas Died - 12 Feb 2022 - Colorado  = Link to Google Earth