This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VANDERKLOK, KRELING, MORGAN, VANVUREN, VANSCHOUWEN, IZENBAARD, MUSSELMAN Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VANDER KLOK, Mr. Richard P. Of Kalamazoo, MI Richard Peter Vander Klok went to heaven on February 9, 2008 with his family at his side. He was a loving Father/Grandfather as well as a Friend and Help to many people. Richard was born on June 8, 1924 to Stephen and Helen Vander Klok. He graduated from the Kalamazoo Christian Schools which he supported his entire life. He served in the Navy as a radio operator during World War II. He married Nellie Kreling on September 15, 1950 and had six children. Richard worked at the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for over 35 years. He served others in many capacities including the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Park Village Pines, Portage Pines, Meals on Wheels, and delivering devotionals to the homebound. He also served as an Elder, Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher at Grace CRC; a member of Grace CRC Men's Society; Board Member of the Kalamazoo Christian School Association; and Board Member of Portage Pines. He enjoyed bowling and golfing with his friends and loved spending tim! e with his family. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Nellie, as well as an infant grandson, Jared, and a brother-in-law, William Morgan. He is survived by his children: Don and Gwendolyn (Jozina, Jordan, Marijke) of Sarnia, Ontario; Ken and Amanda (Kevin & Tina, Kim, Nicole, Trevor) of Portage; James of Washington, D.C.; Janice and Vern Van Vuren (Rachel, Elizabeth, Jessica) of Platte, SD; Elaine and Paul Van Schouwen (Leah, Emily) of Hudsonville; Larry and Linda (Jed, Krista, Corinne) of Grand Rapids; and two great-grandchildren (Jared and Dylan). He is also survived by two sisters, Irene (John) Izenbaard and Carol Morgan; two brothers, Stanley (Annetta) and Robert (Sharon); an aunt, Cora Musselman; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Richard was very appreciative of the care given to him by people at the Laurels of Galesburg and Portage Tender Care. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 1724 Whites ! Rd. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Monday at the Langeland Family Funeral H omes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street . Private interment will be in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in Richard's honor may be directed to the Kalamazoo Christian Schools or Grace Christian Reformed Church. www.langelands.com. 343-1508. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/11/2008. (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.