Jack A. DeMaagd

DE MAAGD, Mr. Jack A.
Kalamazoo, MI


Entered into the Lord's presence on October 19, 2019. The beloved son of Clarence and Ann (DeNooyer) DeMaagd, he was born in Kalamazoo on May 28, 1946. Jack was raised in a close family, sharing lively times with grandparents, aunts and uncles, and twenty-one cousins. A 1964 graduate of Kalamazoo Christian, he went on to graduate from Calvin College and earn his master's in accounting from W.M.U. He pursued graduate studies at Boston University. Returning to Kalamazoo, he was an accountant with Edger Financial. Jack helped raise Amy and Ben, the children of his first wife, Alice Leatherman, and he thought of them as his own. In 2003, Jack married Kay Eddy. They enjoyed traveling, biking and winters in Jupiter, Florida until Kay's death earlier this year. He was a caring stepfather to Kay's children and a loving uncle. A truly devoted son, Jack planned and hosted a beautiful 100th birthday celebration for his mother two years ago. A deep thinker, he was a spiritual, sensitive man. Family and friends will remember Jack DeMaagd with love. Jack was preceded in death by his brother, James DeMaagd; his father, Clarence DeMaagd and his wife, Kay. Survivors include his beloved Mother, Ann DeMaagd, his two nephews, Jim (Lindsay) and Matt (Jennifer) DeMaagd; grandnephew and nieces, Kade, Sarah and Julia Ann; stepchildren Amy (Jayson)Landers and Ben (Shann) Leatherman, grandchildren, Grace and Hannah Keenan, Zoey Pierce and Cade Landers. Sydney and Vincent Leatherman and Doug Eddy and Angie Atteberry, and grandchild, Karissa Hapke. A private family memorial service was held on October 26 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Private burial will take place at a later date. The family suggests memorials of your choice or for research on Depression to: K.C.C.P. c/o Homer Stryker School of Medicine, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI. 49008. Please visit Jack's personalized webpage for online guestbook or to leave a condolence. https://www.langelands.com.