Herman P. Boltjes

BOLTJES, Herman P.
Of Kalamazoo Passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Tendercare of Westwood. He was born February 4, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Hendrick and Anna Robbers Boltjes. Herman was employed by the City of Kalamazoo as both a 26 year firefighter and 3 years public safety officer until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Fire Fighters Association #394 and Fraternal Order of Police #98. On October 5, 1984, he was united in marriage to Nancy J. Campbell Edwards, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Charles Pam Boltjes of Jackson, Jeffrey Anita Boltjes of Indianapolis, IN, and Jane Mark Perry of Plainwell; 2 step-children, Ronald Edwards of Clearwater, FL, and Renonda Elrod of Portage; 1 son-in-law, Michael Coopwood of Houston, TX; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Angie Skinner of Three Rivers, and Minnie Paulson of CA; 1 brother, Henry Boltjes of Kalamazoo; 1 sister-in-law, Joyce Boltjes of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; 1 daughter, Karen Coopwood in March 2008; 1 sister, Henrietta Nuyen; 2 brothers, Nantko and Harm Boltjes; and 1 son-in-law, Michael Elrod in August 2008. Funeral services for Herman will be at 2:00 PM on Monday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street, with Rev. James Dyke officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 PM until the time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest North Park. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to The Alzheimer's Association. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign the online register book, leave a condolence to the family and watch the video tribute.