Bernard “Barney” Vos, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, in Morrison.
Barney was born July 11, 1927, in Groningen, Netherlands, to John and Geesien (Barr) Vos. When he was three months old, he immigrated to the United States with his parents. Barney was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving a Purple Heart for his service. Barney married Dorothy M. Zuidema on August 11, 1950, in Morrison. She died August 14, 2014. Barney was employed by Libby Carnation Company in Morrison and later employed by General Electric in Morrison. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison. Barney enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and going on walks around Morrison.
Survivors include daughters, Sherri (Kevin) Ross of Clinton, IA, and Racel Vos of Stafford, TX; sons, Robert (Pam) Vos and Dennis Vos, both of Morrison; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Al (Betty) Vos of Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; sisters, Sena Huizenga and Fannie Stralow; brothers, Rev. James Vos, Henry Vos, and Marvin Vos.
A private graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL, with Ken Renkes officiating.
A private Visitation will also be held on Friday, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established to Ebenezer Reformed Church and Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.