All Tributes - Escalon & Ripon, CA

Johannes “Jan” Petrus Van der Werff Jan. 25, 1929 – Mar. 20, 2020 Johannes “Jan” Petrus Van der Werff peacefully passed away at the age of 91, with his loving family by his side. “Jan” was born January 25, 1929 in Zoeterwoude, South Holland to Adrianus and Wilhelmina Van der Werff, and was one of 11 children.  As a young adult, Jan’s dream to follow his brothers to America and live close to them in California. That dream came true in...

 Oliver James Heersink, 94, of Modesto, left this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19. Oliver was born in Alamosa, Colorado to Adolph and Cornelia. He was the 4th of 9 siblings that lived on a dairy farm. His family moved to Modesto, California while he was serving in the Army during WW2 from ages 18-22. He was a guard at a prison in Frankfort, Germany and then a Chaplain’s assistant in La Havre, France.  After coming home from the war, he...

Johan “John” Bartelink was a terrific brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dairyman. Johan was born February 17, 1934. He immigrated from Holland in March 1957 to the United States. Johan and Nellie were married in Hayward, California on October 18, 1958. After several stops along the way, they settled in Escalon in 1967, where he established Bartelink Dairy. Johan proudly served in the National Guard from 1958-1962. He was a longtime member of...

Wayne, was a beloved husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, and Papa. He was married to the love of his life, Roberta "Bert" Green, for 50 years, this April. He served in the National Guard and retired as a State Correctional Officer after serving 30 years. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Brother, two daughters, son, son in law, seven grand children, and six great grand children. He will be greatly missed! There will be a Celebration Of Life on May 16th, at 3:00 PM at the Moose...