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Arthur Halma Obituary

Arthur Halma Arthur Halma passed peacefully on to his home in Heaven on October 24, 2010, at the age of 79. Art was born on May 6, 1931 in Worthington, Minnesota to John and Tracy (Drost) Halma. He moved to California in 1958. He was a Korean War veteran and proud member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Paramount, CA. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gladys; son, John (Peri) of West Des Moines, IA; daughter, Kristine (Tim) Van Hofwegen of Bellflower, CA; his beloved grandchildren, Dustin 27, Daniel 25, Mark 22, Hilary 22, Heather 20, Holly 20 and Heidi 17. One amazing great-grandchild, Isabella (1). He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tracy and brother, Ronald. The memorial service will be Friday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 15941 Virginia Ave., Paramount, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Emmanuel Reformed Church. Whites Funeral Home (562) 867-2741

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Published by Press-Telegram on Oct. 27, 2010.

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December 1, 2010

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Debbi Manley

November 3, 2010

My hurt aches for the Halma family in the loss of Art, especially for his wife Gladys. I am thankful for having known Art, he was one of the best Christian influences in my life and always gave the best hugs. I will miss his smile, his wonderful laugh and the way he said, "Good morning" in Dutch if you made an early morning call. I will carry the memory of Art in my heart for the rest of my life. I wish his family the sweetest memories. He will be greatly missed.

Michael Buccowich

October 29, 2010

As a father in the faith, Art Halma modeled what it’s like to follow Jesus with grace, humility, and humor. As a church elder, Art served with faithful leadership, his big heart, and Godly wisdom.
As a decades-long cancer survivor, he showed what it’s like to trust God while facing hard times and to help others along the way. As a Christian friend, he encouraged and loved well, and could leave you feeling lifted even after the briefest encounter.
Art was one of a kind – but he leaves a positive, lasting impression on the lives he touched. We will dearly miss him.

Janice (Kramer) Jones

October 27, 2010

As Art's niece - I have good memories of my Uncle Art. Always had a smile and kind word. He will surely be missed but was greeted in heaven by many who loved him!

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