Leonard H. Mejeur

MEJEUR, Leonard H.
Kalamazoo, Michigan Absent from the body and present with his dear Lord Jesus, Leonard Mejeur passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008. He was born December 19, 1915 in Kalamazoo, the son of Harm and Magdaline Kannegieter Mejeur, had lived in Kalamazoo for 92 years and was employed by Allen Test Products for 40 years, before retiring in 1980. He was a member of Kalamazoo Bible Church where he taught junior high boys Sunday School for over 20 years and served on the board as a treasurer for the church. Leonard also served on the board of Child Evangelism Fellowship and on the board of Calvary Bible Church, where he was currently a member. For many years he provided Sunday afternoon services for the residents of several local nursing homes. In his spare time, Leonard enjoyed gardening and reading. On May 28, 1941, he married the former Elsie Wolthuis, and together they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in May of 2007. Also surviving are their children, Carol James Carpenter of Aurora, IL, Sharon Mejeur of Fort Wayne, IN and Linda David Elwell of Mattawan; four grandchildren, Stephen Melinda Carpenter, Deborah Joshua Volkening, Emily Ivan Birochak and Paul Heather Elwell; four great grandchildren, Annmarie, Kaitlin, Ethan and Eli Volkening; brothers, James Mejeur of Kalamazoo and Willard Gloria Mejeur of Ocean Springs, MS; sister-in-law, Alida Mejeur; nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Catherine Mc Glennon; brothers, Hubert Mejeur, Ben Mejeur, Jerry Mejeur and Harold Mejeur. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd. with Rev. Gerald Longjohn officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Bible Church.