Jacob van Oord, 94, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Gulfport.
Mr. van Oord was born January 16, 1920 in the Netherlands and had been a resident for the past 26 years in Pass Christian and Diamondhead.
He will be remembered for cutting his grass while wearing his dress pants, a cardigan and his cowboy hat; and singing songs in French with his lovely wife.
He is survived by his wife of 65 1/2 years, Jantina Hendrika van Oord of Diamondhead.
Friends are invited to join the family for a time of gathering at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 6, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m., at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of South MS (hssm.org). Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.
Visitation
NOV 6. 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Kiln/DeLisle 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian, MS, US, 39571
Service
NOV 6. 07:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- Kiln/DeLisle 9113 Kiln Delisle Rd. Pass Christian, MS, US, 39571