This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HELLENGA, KLOOSTER, NORG, BOENDER, WOODWYK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25944/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HELLENGA, Fredrick E. Kalamazoo Went Home to be with his Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, March 28, 2010. He was born September 4, 1922 in Otsego, the son of Samuel and Anna (Klooster) Hellenga and had lived in the Kalamazoo area since 1954. Fred served his country for 11 years during WWII in the United States Air Force, serving as a bomber and transport pilot. Fred attained the rank of Major and flew 43 missions in the South Pacific. He was the owner of Sackett's Carpet City since 1958, a member of Hope Reformed Church and a charter member of Immanuel Fellowship Church, where he served as an Elder, Sunday School Superintendant and teacher. He served his Lord, his Church, his family, and his country. This is the legacy he leaves behind for his family. On December 26, 1946, he married Marianna Norg, who survives. Also surviving are their two daughters, Sharon K. Hellenga of Santa Fe, NM and Karen A. (Tom) Boender of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Ryan, Chad and Ashley Boender; a sister, Bertha Woodwyk of By! ron Center; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Immanuel Fellowship Church, 6015 West H Avenue, with Pastor Duane Vedders and Pastor John Byl, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Fellowship Church, Building Fund. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on March 29, 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.