Alida Kuiper

The funeral service for Alida Wilhelmina Kuiper will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 30, 2010 at Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, Albert Lea. Pastor Robert Albers will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before service at the chapel. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Alida died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Immanuel St. Joseph Hospital, Mankato, MN. She was 96 years old. Alida was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan, Canada on July 13, 1914, the daughter of E.W. and Wilhelmina (Gemmink) Mulder. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1932. She was married to John Ter Avest on April 21, 1937. He died November 26, 1937. She was later married to Harm Kuiper. Alida was a member of the Hollandale Reformed Church. Alida had been a hospital care worker. She enjoyed quilt making and embroidery work. Alida is survived by her daughter: JoAnn (Chuck) Syverson; sons: David (Mary) Kuiper, Allan (Marilyn) Kuiper; grandchildren: Andrew (Atiya) Syverson, Kristin (John) Hemstock, Jason (Angela) Kuiper, Laura (Shaun) Flynn; great grandchildren: Evan, Carter and Claire Hemstock, Ryan and Talia Syverson, Ryleigh and Beckett Kuiper, Taylor Kuiper, Ella, Hailey and


Brady Flynn and David Nelson.  Alida was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John and husband, Harm; brother, Arthur; sister, Aardina; grandson, Brian; granddaughters, Jody Lynn and Ann Marie.  Alida enjoyed and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a active person until her death, completing a quilt with her daughter the day of her hospitalization. Her generous heart was well known, especially to the children in her life.