Obituary of Donald R. Nienhuis

Rev. Donald R. Nienhuis was born in Coupeville, Washington, on his beloved Whidbey Island, on February 7, 1927, and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. He was raised on a dairy farm where he milked fourteen cows by hand each morning. He graduated from Seattle Pacific College and then served in the army for two years. In 1948, he married Ann Roberta Haga (deceased 2008). After graduating from Western Theological Seminary in 1954, he was a pastor in the Reformed Church of America for thirty-six years. He served congregations in Montana, South Dakota, Michigan (North Park Reformed Church, in Kalamazoo), New Jersey, Florida, and Idaho. He loved the Lord, and he was renowned for his sense of humor. He was an avid gardener and tended beautiful roses wherever he lived. He also enjoyed travel, taking a cruise to Alaska and trips to Hawaii (where he visited Pearl Harbor), Venezuela, and Hungary. He is survived by his second wife, Lorraine Slagh-Nienhuis, of Zeeland, Michigan, children Roxy Schlonecker (David), Ronald Nienhuis (Bonnie), Nancy Nienhuis (Tammy Zambo), and Carolyn Pitts (Rollie). He is also survived by two step-children, Brad Slagh (Carol), and Ross Slagh (Lori), 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Friday, June 11, from 6-8 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Twin Falls Reformed Church. The family suggests donations be made to Twin Falls reformed Church Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls