This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: KOETS, DOZEMAN, BOS, BUSH, SPAMAN, MYERS, KOOI Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22889/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KOETS, Christopher P. Of Kalamazoo Mr. Koets passed away Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born December 8, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Chris and Maggie (Dozeman) Koets. Chris was employed by Kalamazoo Asbestos for 40 years until his retirement. He was a member of Second Reformed Church and F. & A. M. Kalamazoo-Anchor Lodge #22. On June 14, 1946, Chris was united in marriage to Carol Bos, who survives. Also surviving are their two daughters, Christine Bush of Portage and Cynthia (Larry) Spaman of Allegan; five grandchildren, Kimberly (Brian) Myers of Vicksburg, Kevin W. Bush of Kalamazoo, Ryan C. (Kristi) Bush of Plainwell, Shannon (fiancé, Chris Reibitz) Spaman of Novi, Travis (fiancée, Lindsey Schaap) Spaman of Holland; three great-grandchildren, Selina, Taylor, and Cooper Myers; one brother, Harley (Edith) Koets of Florida; one sister-in-law, Virginia Kooi of California; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Chris will be at 11:00 AM on Thursd! ay at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Interment will follow in Grand Prairie Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/10/2008. (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.