pin
Catalog Number
2022.22.12Description
Round, white, metal pin with burgundy lettering that spells "BASKETBALL 1939". Two ribbons are attached to the pin, one is burgundy with gold lettering, the other ribbon is gold with burgundy lettering. The words "Holland High" appear on both ribons.This pin belonged to Angelyn Pelon.
History
Angelyn Pelon Heerspink was 101 years old when she passed away in Holland, MI on 3-20-2022. She was born on 2-25-1921 in Zeeland, MI to John and Helene Pelon. In 1934 the family was living in Holland, MI at 272 Fairbanks (city directory).Angelyn married Don Heerspink (1918-1997) in Holland, MI on 8-4-1944. They lived in Holland at 424 Central Ave (1945 city directory) and 1918 Willow (1958 city directory). Don worked for the Holland Loan Association.