- Date Of Birth: September 30, 1943
- Date Of Death: June 6, 2022
- State: Iowa
Dave was born on September 30, 1943, to Sarah (Willemson) and Alexander Van Der Pol at home on their farm south of Sully. He was the youngest of five children and made a grand entrance, weighing 11 lb. 2oz. He attended Battle Creek Country School south of Sully through the 5th grade, Pella Junior High School, and graduated from Lynnville-Sully High School in 1961.
He enjoyed nature, loved farming, and looked forward to planting every Spring. His favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon was to ride his 4-wheeler through his fields to check his crops and see how they were growing. He had fun every day, even in his work, stopping to talk with or help someone, play with his kids and grandkids, or play a joke on someone.
Dave loved family! He was so proud of all his kids, grandkids and great grandkids and loved to spend time with them. He was invested in each of them, knowing what each of them was doing, attending as many of their events as possible. It was tradition to take them to Adventureland every summer for 50 years. They also looked forward to their annual hot dog roast, paddle boating on the pond, bike rides, swimming, playing games and sharing treats.
Dave and Phyllis also enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends and biking many bike trails for over 25 years!
Dave accepted his sickness, never complained and lived life to the end, going on a fishing trip with his son and grandson during his final weeks and a drive to the farm with his son to check his crops for one last time. He was at peace and very thankful for the many blessings in his life of 78 years. Dave loved so many. He was SO loved.
Dave is survived by Phyllis, his wife of 56 years, three children, five grandchildren and two great granddaughters:
Tim and Susan Vander Pol
Ethan and Dallas Vander Pol
Henlie and Maelie Vander Pol
Holly Vander Pol and Tristan Peters
Garret and Erica Swank
Cade Swank
Peter and Jessica Swank
Dawson Swank
Laura and Kevin Hoffman
Hannah Hoffman
Jane and Nathan Huss
Emerson and Adelyn Huss
He is also survived by his siblings, sisters and brothers-in-law: Darlene Kool, Janice and Gene Kaisand, Howard and Betty Van Der Pol, Mary and Rich Terpstra, Lowell Vande Lune, Linda and Loren Vande Lune, Loretta Struik, and Carol and Ben Van Zee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and parents-in-law: Alexander and Sarah Van Der Pol and Hubert and Hendrika Van Norden Struik. Brothers and sisters-in-law: Allen Kool, Lois Vande Lune, Helen and Maurice Groenendyk, Marvin Struik. Nephew and niece: Don Van Der Pol and Debbie Van Der Pol.
