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Funeral services for Wilma Vander Vorst, 79, of Mobridge will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Family Worship Center in Mobridge. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Doors will open at 7 PM, Thursday at the church for visitation and evening service.

Wilma Heleen (Nieuwsma) Vander Vorst went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2019, in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Wilma was born on November 6, 1939 in rural Hull, North Dakota, to Peter F. and Henrietta (Droog)  Nieuwsma.  She graduated from Strasburg High School, Strasburg, North Dakota.  Wilma and Roger were married on March 13, 1958.  They celebrated their 60th anniversary this past year with a wonderful time of celebration with family and friends.  Wilma is survived by her husband, Roger, of sixty years; children:  Dorene (Don Cambra) of Worley, Idaho; Allen (Barbara) of Gettysburg, SD; Greg (Sheryl) of Elkhorn, NE; Doug (Kerry) of Omaha, NE; Lanette (Will Mellott) of Medical Lake, WA; Brad (Denette) of Mobridge, SD; and Edie (Greg) Baldwin of Watertown, SD.  Wilma is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; sisters:  Marlyn Fay Van Boven and Peggy (Derrel) Lourens; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:  Corrine Vander Vorst; Arnold (Karen) Vander Vorst; Dale Vander Vorst; Gracey (Franklin) Nieuwsma; Willard Nieuwsma; Sandy Geffre; Monte (Judy) Vander Vorst; Blake (Kathy) Vander Vorst; and many nieces and nephews.  Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, infant brother Franklin, father- and mother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and three brothers-in-law.

Wilma loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Church was an important part of Wilma's life, and she taught Sunday school and helped out with church activities for many years, in addition to playing the piano and organ for services.   Wilma loved teaching Sunday school to the "littles" and  enjoyed helping her grandchildren and great-grandchildren learn their Bible verses, songs, and Bible stories.  Family dinners and holidays were an important part of family life, and everyone in the family remembers Thanksgiving dinners, Fourth of July picnics, and grandma-sized servings of desserts and ice cream.  Wilma enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, and was very particular about how her yard appeared.  Wilma's home and heart was always open to anyone who needed counsel, love, prayer, guidance, or snacks. She was beautiful inside and out. Wilma will be greatly missed by all her family, but her memory will remain through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  We as a family know we will join in Heaven, as Wilma received Jesus as her Savior February 10, 1980.  Her favorite song, "Victory in Jesus," expresses the family hope and joy of seeing Wilma again.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Shriner's Hospital.