1943
Thomas
2016
Thomas M. Kakabeeke
February 23, 1943 — September 18, 2016
KAKABEEKE, THOMAS M.
of Kalamazoo
Tom, after living an abundant and blessed life, left this world on Sunday evening, September 18, 2016, to be forever with his Lord. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo born on February 23, 1943, the son of Matt and Frances (Potgiesser) Kakabeeke. Tom was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 36 years until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed above all, spending time with his family and friends. His early years with his Grandfather Kakabeeke, led to a lifetime interest in farming, tractors, logging and the outdoors. Tom was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church. On October 19, 1968, he was united in marriage to Frances A. Burke. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Frances Kakabeeke; their three sons with spouses and seven grandchildren: Michael (Joy) Kakabeeke and their daughter, Conley, Christopher (Kimberly) Kakabeeke and their children, Jack and Natalie, Daniel (Angela) Kakabeeke and their children, Claire, Hudson, Cooper and Tucker; two sisters, Donna (Richard) Nestell and Diane (Steve) Goodrich; brother, James (Jonell) Kakabeeke; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Westside Chapel, 3629 S. 9th Street and from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road, with a funeral service to celebrate Tom's life beginning at 11:00 AM. Rev. Michael D. Koetje will officiate. Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Christian School Association or Westwood CRC Memorial Fund. Please visit Tom's personalized webpage for directions or to leave a condolence to his family at www.langelands.com .
****MEMORIAL DONATIONS****
Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association
2121 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone:(269) 381-2044
Westwood Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund
620 Northampton Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 381-8691
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
of Kalamazoo
Tom, after living an abundant and blessed life, left this world on Sunday evening, September 18, 2016, to be forever with his Lord. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo born on February 23, 1943, the son of Matt and Frances (Potgiesser) Kakabeeke. Tom was employed by The Upjohn Co. for 36 years until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed above all, spending time with his family and friends. His early years with his Grandfather Kakabeeke, led to a lifetime interest in farming, tractors, logging and the outdoors. Tom was a member of Westwood Christian Reformed Church. On October 19, 1968, he was united in marriage to Frances A. Burke. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Frances Kakabeeke; their three sons with spouses and seven grandchildren: Michael (Joy) Kakabeeke and their daughter, Conley, Christopher (Kimberly) Kakabeeke and their children, Jack and Natalie, Daniel (Angela) Kakabeeke and their children, Claire, Hudson, Cooper and Tucker; two sisters, Donna (Richard) Nestell and Diane (Steve) Goodrich; brother, James (Jonell) Kakabeeke; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Westside Chapel, 3629 S. 9th Street and from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Westwood Christian Reformed Church, 620 Northampton Road, with a funeral service to celebrate Tom's life beginning at 11:00 AM. Rev. Michael D. Koetje will officiate. Private interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kalamazoo Christian School Association or Westwood CRC Memorial Fund. Please visit Tom's personalized webpage for directions or to leave a condolence to his family at www.langelands.com .
****MEMORIAL DONATIONS****
Kalamazoo Christian Schools Association
2121 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone:(269) 381-2044
Westwood Christian Reformed Church Memorial Fund
620 Northampton Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 381-8691
Visitation
SEP 20. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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