This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MENINGA, SMITH, KIBBY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22701/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MENINGA, Dorothy A. Of Kalamazoo Dorothy went home to be with her Lord, Saturday morning, April 26, 2008. She was born June 25, 1918, in Greenland, Michigan, the daughter of George and Agnes Smith. Dorothy was a graduate of Bronson School of Nursing and was employed for over 40 years with Bronson Methodist Hospital, retiring in 1980. She was a longtime member of the Parchment United Methodist Church. Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed her children and grandchildren. She was well-known for her creativity and numerous projects to include doll-making and the writing of poetry. On August 20, 1940, she was united in marriage to John T. Meninga, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jim Meninga on March 12, 2000. Surviving are her son and daughter, John D. (Barbara) Meninga of Kalamazoo and Doris (Brad) Kibby of Allegan; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Donna Meninga. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM! at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. A service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at the Parchment United Methodist Church (225 Glendale Blvd) with Pastor Dan Minor officiating. Interment will follow in West Cooper Cemetery. Memorials in Dorothy's memory may be directed to the Parchment United Methodist Church. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/27/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.