This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ZIGTERMAN, JONKER, DEJONG Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/26973/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ZIGTERMAN, Kenneth James Of Portage Ken was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. After a few years of medical decline, Ken succumbed to a short illness. He was lovingly cared for by caregivers at Kairos Dwelling. He passed peacefully to join his Savior, family and many friends gone before. Ken was the second of three sons born to William and Anne Zigterman. He was born, raised and schooled in and around Highland, IN. Ken served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War. Ken was skilled in many aspects of the building trades. He also worked for several companies running and maintaining machines. He was a hard and faithful worker and his fellow friends at work enjoyed and appreciated him and his sense of humor. Ken was a member of Covenant United Reformed Church, and wherever he lived, he faith-fully attended services. He served the churches as an elder, deacon, clerk, Sunday school teacher and friend. He welcomed visitors warmly and was a man who was neither unduly proud nor vain. He! tried to live by admonitions of Proverbs, especially Prov. 22:1: "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches. Loving favor rather than silver or gold." Ken met his wife, Judy in 1952. They were married in 1955 and were blessed with 55 years together. Ken leaves to mourn his absence, his wife, Judy; sons, Mark (JoAnn) and Brian (Lori); grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jessica), Jamie (Kevin) Kari and Kaitlynn; great grandchildren, Rylee and Max. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; two step-fathers; a brother, Wallace; a son, Steven; and a grandson, Steven Mark. Missing him will be a sister-in-law, Margaret; his brother, Ron (Chris); sisters-in-law, Betty Jonker and Jackie (Glenn) De Jong; many nieces, nephews and friends will remember him. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, with Rev. Arthur Bestemen, officiating. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage C! hapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Those wishing to donate a memorial gift may do so to Kairos Dwelling or Mid America Reformed Seminary. I Corinthians 2:9 "But as it is written: 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him' ". Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on September 1, 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.