Celebrating the life of
Henry "Hank" Scheeringa
January 20, 1930 - January 26, 2016
Savannah- Henry John Scheeringa, 86, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
He was born in Highland, Indiana on January 20, 1930 to Egbert and Margaret, nee Baker, Scheeringa. Henry was the remaining surviving sibling of four brothers and four sisters.
In 1951, he married Gertrude Ruiter and shortly after was drafted into the U.S. Army. Henry was a disabled veteran of the Korean War, serving from1951 until 1953, including a six month recuperation stay in Japan after being wounded in one of the final battles of the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
After the war, Henry began working as a general contractor in housing construction in Illinois. In 1959 he and Gert moved to Lake Worth, Florida where they raised their four children. He continued in the construction of homes and commercial buildings. In 1996 the family relocated to the mountains of North Georgia with Henry officially retiring in 2006. That year Henry and Gert moved to Savannah to enjoy fishing, gardening and their grandchildren. Henry was a long time member of the Lion’s Club and a Deacon and Cadet Leader as well as various other church activities at Lakewood Christian Reformed Church which he was the contractor who built the church.
Henry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gertrude; son, Craig, both of Savannah; daughter, Gwen Talsma (Vance); granddaughter, Alyssa Talsma Koch (Chris); great-grandchildren, Cameron, Landon, and Payton, all of Royal Palm Beach, FL; granddaughter, Ashley Talsma and her fiancé, Ivan Richardson of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Heidi Waldron (Chuck); grandchildren, Dylan and Emma of Savannah, and son, Lonnie (Maria Wargovich) of Savannah, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins across the U.S.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Dear Gert and family We offer sincere sympathy and prayers that the Holy Spirit will comfort you. We have such fond memories of Hank and your whole family! He truly left a lasting impression on our world! It was a blessing to know him. Tom & Betsy Ludwick (VanVels)
- Tom and Betsy (VanVels) Ludwick, Casnovia, Mi
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Erik & Rachel Johnson, Sautee, Ga
Mrs. Scheeringa, Gwen, Craig, Heidi and Lonnie, I am very sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of him. When I pass your old house I still think about those aluminum roofing discs that we would use for all sorts of things, his big white van and him sitting in his office. There are so many childhood memories of time spent at your house. I will treasure those memories (and the birdhouse he made.) He will be missed. With Love and prayers, Lyn
- Lyn Emery, Lake Worth, FL
Our deepest sympathy to the Scheeringa family in the loss of your loved one.
- Dottie and Ken Johnson, Helen,, Ga.
I pray your memories help you during this difficult time. Mr. Scheeringa was a wonderful man. He always smiled when he saw me. He let us make things with concrete in his front yard. I remember he used to use a toothpick after dinner. I think of him often because I still live on Crestwood Blvd. in Lake Worth where he built a church. I will always remember what a hard worker he was. He even took me on a family vacation with his daughter, Heidi, and helped me learn how to water ski. I know I will continue to think of him often and will miss him as an important adult from my childhood. God bless the Scheeringa family. Love always, Terri
- Terri Mills, Lake Worth, FL
So many memories. Thinking of you all. Sending love and prayers . Love Dolly VP and all of us
- Van Peursems and extended family, Lantana, Fl
So sorry to hear of Uncle Hanks passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Carol Bonnell, Hammond, IN
Dear Gert and family We offer sincere sympathy and prayers that the Holy Spirit will comfort you. We have such fond memories of Hank and your whole family! He truly left a lasting impression on our world! It was a blessing to know him. Tom & Betsy Ludwick (VanVels)
- Tom and Betsy (VanVels) Ludwick, Casnovia, Mi
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Erik & Rachel Johnson, Sautee, Ga
Mrs. Scheeringa, Gwen, Craig, Heidi and Lonnie, I am very sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of him. When I pass your old house I still think about those aluminum roofing discs that we would use for all sorts of things, his big white van and him sitting in his office. There are so many childhood memories of time spent at your house. I will treasure those memories (and the birdhouse he made.) He will be missed. With Love and prayers, Lyn
- Lyn Emery, Lake Worth, FL
Our deepest sympathy to the Scheeringa family in the loss of your loved one.
- Dottie and Ken Johnson, Helen,, Ga.
I pray your memories help you during this difficult time. Mr. Scheeringa was a wonderful man. He always smiled when he saw me. He let us make things with concrete in his front yard. I remember he used to use a toothpick after dinner. I think of him often because I still live on Crestwood Blvd. in Lake Worth where he built a church. I will always remember what a hard worker he was. He even took me on a family vacation with his daughter, Heidi, and helped me learn how to water ski. I know I will continue to think of him often and will miss him as an important adult from my childhood. God bless the Scheeringa family. Love always, Terri
- Terri Mills, Lake Worth, FL
So many memories. Thinking of you all. Sending love and prayers . Love Dolly VP and all of us
- Van Peursems and extended family, Lantana, Fl
So sorry to hear of Uncle Hanks passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Carol Bonnell, Hammond, IN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
