This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOLTZ, WALKER, NICHOLS, SMITHWICK, SCHINLER, KIMES, JANTZI, BIXLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1710 Message Board Post: HOLTZ, Perry Hastings Passed away December 6, 2005, in Grand Rapids. Perry was born October 12, 1926, in Kalamazoo; the son of George A. and Theresa (Walker) Holtz. A veteran serving his country in the Navy from 1944-1946, Perry married Ruth Nichols April 17, 1954, and she preceded him in death on May 4, 2002. For many years he was a carpenter and construction superintendant. Perry was very active in the Delton VFW Post 422, holding the position of Post Commander seven times and was presently chaplain. He was also very active in Delton Friends, the Delton Moose Lodge, Hickory Corners American Legion, and a member of the Board of Directors for Delton Area Senior Housing. An avid outdoors man, Perry enjoyed participating in field trials with his bird dogs, fishing, bowling, and especially being with his friends and family. He is survived by his sons: Gary of Hastings, Gregory of Delton, Mark of Sturgis, daughters: Perrilyn (Dave) Smithwick and Denise (Michael) Schinler, both of Sturgis, a brother:! Robert Holtz of Reed City, sisters: Ila Kimes of Baldwin and Ruth Jantzi of Nebraska, his mother in law: Dorothy Bixler of Allegan, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a special friend Jewel Daniels. The family will receive friends Thursday (today) from 5-8:00 PM at the WILLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton where funeral services will be conducted Friday, December 9, 2005, 11:30 AM, Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to VFW Post 422 will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/8/2005. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER- NO family connection)