This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: BOVEN, KEIZER, ADAMS, FLORA, ARGUE, CAULDER, SHOEMAKER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22215/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOVEN, George Charles Of Kalamazoo George passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born February 28, 1935, in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Anna (Keizer) Boven and was a lifelong resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. For 19 years, he was employed with Durametallic prior to his retirement and then worked at Bronson Place for 3 years. George was a longtime active member of the Haven Reformed Church. For many years he served as a volunteer with the Parchment Fire Department. He was also a past member of the Kalamazoo Elks Club and enjoyed bowling both in the couple's league and the church league. George was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching his son play softball. On October 16, 1970, he was united in marriage to the former Mary J. Adams who survives. Also surviving are his twin daughters, Marilyn Boven of Ypsilanti and Marcia (Jeff) Flora of Portage; a son, Jon (Melissa) Boven of Parchment; four grandchildren, Ann Argue, Garth ! Charles Argue, Makenzi Boven and Jordan Caulder; a brother, Richard (Carole) Boven of Kalamazoo; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by a sister, Katherine Shoemaker. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. A funeral service to celebrate George's life will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at Haven Church (5350 N. 25th Street) with Pastor Keith Lohman officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in George's memory may be directed to St. Jude's Children Hospital. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/3/2008. (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.