This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: VELD, DEPUY, FOSTER, WILLIAMS, ISRAEL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22256/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VELD, Mrs. Marcia A. "Flea" Of Kalamazoo Passed away Friday evening, Feb. 8, 2008 at her home. Marcia was born in Kalamazoo, Aug. 29, 1929, the daughter of George & Hazel (DePuy) Foster. She graduated from State High School in 1947, was employed by Fabri-Kal Corp. and Burroughs Corp., was active in the Girl Scouts and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Lodge #50. Marcia had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed gourmet cooking, tennis, and was an avid golfer. On Sept. 11, 1954, she married Ralph Veld, Jr., who survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Teri (Eric) Williams of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren, Stefan Eric and Carson Ann Williams; The Beloved Cocker Spaniel "Bailey"; her brother, John Foster of Citrus Heights, CA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Jeanne Israel on Jan. 3, 1990. Friends will be received at the funeral home beginning Monday evening where services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Committal services will be held 2 ! o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Ft. Custer National Cemetery (meet in the cortege assembly area between 1:45 and 1:55 PM). Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of S.W. Michigan, Rose Arbor or the charity of one's choice. The family will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 Monday evening. JOLDERSMA & KLEIN 917 S. Burdick 343-2628 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/10/2008. (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.