Kenneth Mokma

Kenneth Mokma obituary, Holland, MI

Kenneth Mokma

Kenneth Mokma Obituary

Published by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home on Nov. 23, 2014.
Kenneth Mokma age 79, of Holland, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 23, 2014, after a brief battle with leukemia. Ken attended Central Wesleyan Church for 28 years and had previously served as a deacon and active member for many years at Pillar Church. He was a salesman for 35 years at Hamilton Distributing, Inc. Ken was an avid supporter and former School Board Member of Holland Christian Schools, a lifelong member of the Holland Fish and Game Club and Wildlife Unlimited of Ottawa and Allegan Counties, and he served in the Michigan National Guard. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Josie Mokma; his first wife, Donna in 1985; and his second wife, Marcia in 2014. Ken is survived by his: Children Kurt Mokma of Holland Kathy and Mike Nutting of Ludington Caralyn and Gary Van Spronsen of Jamestown Merri anne and R. Jay Ter Haar of Holland Sally and Robert Boeve of Traverse City 12 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren Sisters Ruth and Bob Vander Lugt of Florida Jan and Bob Vollink of Holland Joan and Rich Broersma of Zeeland In-laws Carolyn and Ron Simpson of Atlanta, GA Marijane and Earl Mead of Ohio Earl Borr of Portage, MI Bernice Whitefleet of Holland Lloyd Van Slooten of Holland Several nieces and nephews A memorial service to honor the faith and life of Ken Mokma is planned for 11:00am Monday, December 1 in the Chapel of Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W 40th St., Holland. Rev. Lynn Bruce will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Visiting hours are scheduled for 4-7pm on Sunday, November 30 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Services, Hospice of Holland or Holland Christian Schools. Online condolence messages may be left at www.langelandsterenberg.com.

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