This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANDENBERG, LEARY, STAFFORD, TERBURG, HERR, HERINGTON, FAWLEY,BOWEN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22797/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDENBERG, Gene M. Sr. Of Kalamazoo Passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at his home. Gene was born May 27, 1929 in Kalamazoo, to the late Roy and Flossie (Leary) Vandenberg. He married Nancy Stafford-Terburg in July of 1978, in Kalamazoo who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Cathleen (Terry) Herr, Rebecca (Michael) Herington, Gene M. Vandenberg II, Brenda (Jim) Terburg-Fawley, Thomas (Diane) Terburg and Sonya Terburg; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ilah Bowen; sister-in-law, Delores (Tody) Vandenberg; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were, 1st spouse, Marilyn Vandenberg; sons, Gary and Paul Terburg; two grandchildren; two brothers; and one sister. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was an active member of the Kalamazoo Covenant Church and lifetime member of the NRA. Visitation will be Thursday the 15th from 6-8:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Hwy, Comstock . Services will be held on Friday, the 16t! h at 11:00 AM at the Kalamazoo Covenant Church, 5708 E. Main St., Kalamazoo, Rev John Kepler, officiating. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Covenant Church, Hospice of SW Michigan or a charity of one's choice. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 5/14/2008. (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.