Johanna T. Hakker

Johanna Tryntje Hakker, age 93, died peacefully in her Hanford home on September 5, 2024. Johanna was born in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands on August 29, 1931 to John and Magdalena Hoogendam Zonneveld.

Johanna had plans to become a nanny while living in the Netherlands. World War II interrupted these plans as her family moved to the United States when she was 16. It was in the United States where she met the love of her life Simon Hakker. They were married on October 1, 1953 and Johanna became a farmer’s wife, a mother and homemaker. In between helping on the farm and being a wife and mother, Johanna enjoyed gardening in her yard, sewing, knitting and cooking. She also participated in organizations including The Gideon’s Auxiliary, The Salvation Army, Farm Bureau Women, and the Hanford Christian School Mother’s Club.

Johanna is survived by son Roger and his wife Cheryl Hakker, also a daughter Diana Maciel. Grandchildren include Jennifer Dunn (Tom), Michelle Mendes (Mark), Simon Craig Hakker (Sara), Melissa Beauchamp (Ben), and Rein Hakker (Tara). Great- grandchildren include Justin (Lorelle), Jordan, and Tyler Dunn, Mason, Micah, Maddie, and Mia Mendes, and Thaddeus and Theodore Hakker. Johanna was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Hakker in 2005, her son Simon N. Hakker in 2014, a granddaughter, Andria Hakker in 2007 and a brother John Zonneveld in 2017.

The family wishes to extend a sincere and deeply heartfelt thank you to all of the special people who provided care to Johanna. She was able to enjoy her final years at home because of you.

A memorial service will be held for Johanna on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the First Christian Reformed Church, 2175 Leoni Drive in Hanford at 10:00 am with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, it was Johanna’s wish that memorial donations be made to the Hanford Christian School, 11948 Flint Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230, or the Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 238, Hanford, CA 93232.

Family and friends are invited to view Johanna’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and write condolences.