This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: EMAAR, VENHUIS, SMITH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25894/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EMAAR, Miss Dena W. Kalamazoo Went to be with her Lord Monday, March 1, 2010. Dena was born in Kalamazoo, November 20, 1915, the daughter of Jacob and Trina (Venhuis) Emaar. She was a member of Heritage Christian Reformed Church and previously First Christian Reformed Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She also sang in the Kalamazoo Oratorio Society and its predecessor Calvin Oratorio Society. Dena was employed as a secretary at the Upjohn Co. for 39 years. She was a charter member of the Kalamazoo Christian Women's Club, having served in many capacities, including Treasurer, Ticket Chairman, and Decorating Chairman, and was on the staff of Winning Women For Christ, Inc., Kalamazoo Committee. Dena was a willing volunteer, working with Park Village Pines and Right to Life of Kalamazoo, and was involved in Bible Study Fellowship for many years. Surviving are two sisters-in-law, Shirley Emaar and April Emaar of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her! parents; five brothers, Donald J. Emaar, Dowlen A. Emaar, Jack J. Emaar, Juane "Joe" Emaar and Duane "Butch" Emaar; and her sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Smith. Services will be held 11 o'clock Friday morning at Heritage Christian Reformed Church, 2857 S. 11th Street, with Pastor Simon Tuin officiating. Private family interment in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Heritage Chr. Ref. Church, Kalamazoo Christian School Ass'n, or the charity of one's choice. Friends will be received at the funeral home Thursday evening where the family will be present from 5 to 7 PM and at the church from 10 to 10:45 AM on Friday. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 3, 2010 (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.