1929
Calvin
2017
Calvin W. Vander Kooy
September 29, 1929 — March 19, 2017
VANDER KOOY, Calvin W.
Portage, MI
Calvin Vander Kooy, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Jacob and Gertrude (VanSomeren) and had been a lifelong area resident. Calvin entered the US Army in January of 1951 and was honorably discharged in December of 1952. He retired from Cadillac Uniform Company where he worked in sales and delivery. Calvin was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church, enjoyed traveling and sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marjorie Scheffers and a brother, Vern Vander Kooy. On July 16, 1953 Calvin married the former Marilyn VanderKlok, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Susan (Roger) Visker of Elwood, IL and Sally (Bruce) Triemstra of Portage, MI; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Donald (MaryJo) Vander Kooy of Kalamazoo, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 4 PM to 7 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Private interment with military honors will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 24th at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to the charity of one's choice.
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
2400 Winchell
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
Portage, MI
Calvin Vander Kooy, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of Jacob and Gertrude (VanSomeren) and had been a lifelong area resident. Calvin entered the US Army in January of 1951 and was honorably discharged in December of 1952. He retired from Cadillac Uniform Company where he worked in sales and delivery. Calvin was a member of Third Christian Reformed Church, enjoyed traveling and sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marjorie Scheffers and a brother, Vern Vander Kooy. On July 16, 1953 Calvin married the former Marilyn VanderKlok, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Susan (Roger) Visker of Elwood, IL and Sally (Bruce) Triemstra of Portage, MI; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Donald (MaryJo) Vander Kooy of Kalamazoo, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 4 PM to 7 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Private interment with military honors will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, March 24th at Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Avenue, with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Baker officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to the charity of one's choice.
Visitation
MAR 23. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Memorial Service
MAR 24. 02:00 PM
Third Christian Reformed Church2400 Winchell
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49008
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