Obituary of Ryan John Diepersloot

Ryan John Diepersloot met His Maker on April 4, 2013. He was 61 years old. Ryan was born on February 29, 1952 in the Netherlands. He was 4 when he immigrated with his family to America. In 1993 Ryan married the love of his life, Betty and became a Husband, Dad, and Grandpa all in one vow. He loved to fish, working in his yard, crossword puzzles and spending time with his family. He was very involved in his church, serving as a Deacon, and sang and played guitar in the choir. Ryan and Betty prayed together daily. He often prayed for the salvation of his friends and family and provision for the lands. Ryan and Betty had 20 beautiful years together and the love that they had for each other was a true testament to God’s love for us. Ryan is survived by his wife Betty and their children: Joe and Barbie De Mello of Jerome, Id.; William and Julie Van Vliet of Tulare, Ca.; and Daniel and Emily de Graaf of Visalia, Ca.; 13 Grandchildren, and one Great Grandchild on the way. His sisters, Corrie (Hank) Vander Pols of New Zealand; Etta Copeland of Arizona; His brothers, Adrian (Willie) Diepersloot of California; Jan (Jean) Diepersloot of California; Jack (Ann) Diepersloot of Florida; and Pete (Ila) Diepersloot of Arizona. He was preceded by his mother Rosetta De Waal Diepersloot; father, Jan Diepersloot; brother Joe Diepersloot.; brother in law Rich Copeland, and sister in law Ann Diepersloot. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday April 9, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave E. Twin Falls, ID. Services will be held at New Life Community Church in Wendell, Wednesday the 10th of April at 10 am. With interment to follow at the Wendell cemetery. Charitable gifts in Ryan’s honor may be made towards YWAM Pismo Beach in care of Mike and Aleesha Klomp. 791 Price St. # 119, Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449 Arrangements are under the direction of Dustin Godfrey and the staff at Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls.