The memorial folder from Betty's service can be viewed by clicking on any of the photos above.

Betty Ann Jean Van Der Vliet, age 91, of Volga, SD, passed away May 2, 2020, at Avantara Nursing Home in Arlington, South Dakota. A drive by visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in front of First Reformed Church in Volga with a family graveside service to follow at Trinity Cemetery, Volga, SD.  Eidsness Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty Ann was born in Sauk Center, Minnesota on November 23, 1928. She was adopted by Henry and Anna DeKnikker of Volga at the age of three.  She was baptized and confirmed at First Reformed Church at Volga, SD.  She graduated from Volga High School in 1947.

While Betty was walking with a girlfriend one day in Volga, two young men from Colton pulled over and asked directions. One of the young men, Harold Van Der Vliet, later became her husband on June 16, 1947. They were married at Colton, SD, in her future in-laws home.

The couple made their first farm home at Colton, SD. Later, they moved to a farm by Brookings.  In their retirement they, moved into Volga.  Betty and Harold moved to Dakota Sun Assisted Living in 2012 and Betty later moved to the Golden Living Center in Arlington in 2014. The couple were married for 66 years and raised six children.  Harold passed away on May 3, 2014.

Betty was a member of First Reformed Church in Volga, and was involved in their Bible study. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, raising a large garden to feed her six children, listening to Christian music, canning, baking, and playing cards at the Senior Center.

Survivors include her children, Larry (Connie) Van Der Vliet of Sisseton, SD, Beverly (Jerry) Thon of Cumberland, WI, Ruth (Kevin) Price of Brookings, Allan (Janell) Van Der Vliet of Brookings, Loren (Kathy) Van Der Vliet of Lead, SD, and Wayne (Karen) Van Der Vliet of Sioux Falls, SD; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 11 great-step grandchildren; and 2 great-great step grandchildren; brother-in-law, Gerald (Ethel) Van Der Vliet of Colton, SD, along with many nieces and nephews.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents' and her in-laws.

Memorial cards may be sent to:

Family of Betty Van Der Vliet

C/O Eidsness Funeral Home

1617 Orchard Drive

Brookings, SD 57006