Arthur B. Kooiker

Kathleen and family:
I do not remember meeting Art's family except one time I think one of his son's came to the transplant group meeting, that is how my husband and I met Art. We were so glad when he received his new lung transplant. My husband was waiting for a liver transplant and did not make it through the surgery. I did talk with Art once since then but now I do not attend those meetings they are just to emtional for myself. I was very sorry to read in the paper about Art...

Kathleen, Dick, Marcia, Marlene and Hilda,
Although I have not met Kathleen, my heart goes out to all of you. I am still feeling the loss of my father, so I know somewhat what you are feeling. I remember all the times I shared with Art while we were growing up. We had not spoken in many years but he was still in my thoughts. I know he is in the arms of God and can see again his parents and grandparents we were so fond of.

God bless you all.
Your cousin, Char (Conner) Bonar

Kathy,

I didn't know Arthur, but would like to extend my sympathy to you and your family in this sorrowful time.

Former fellow State Employee.

We are students of Mr. Kevin Kooiker. We would like to say how sorry we are for the loss of your father and we wanted to let you know that your family is in our prayers.

Im sorry to here of your lost,i did not know your husband very well i met you both threw Dick&Marchia,i have know then for a long time.
my prayers are with you and your family.
Dick &Marchia
my prayers are with you both and your family.
im sorry i can not be with you but im still in fl.
By reading threw the guest boot it look like Arthut belive in GOD.
you all know he is with our lord.and in a much better place.
When you get felling down think of...

Dear Kathleen and family
We knew Art from Rogers Heights Crc, fom his sense of humor to the way he cared for the church. He will be missed by all.
Our family wishes to expres our deepest sympathy for you and your family in this great loss.
May God grant you His grace and peace for the days that are ahead.

The Sikkema Family

Our sympathy to Kathleen and all the children and families left to mourn Art's passing.

Dear Kathleen:
I've never met you, but feel like I've known you for a long time from all the lunch-time conversations I had with Art at Steelcase. I met Art in the summer of 1998 at the distribution center at Steelcase and will never forget my first day at that plant. Art walked up to me, stuck out his hand and said, "I'm Art Kookier, what's your name and what's your story ?" From that day our friendship started.
The quality and goodness of an individual are easily recognized...

Dear Kathleen:
I've never met you, but feel like I've known you for a long time from all the lunch-time conversations I had with Art at Steelcase. I met Art in the summer of 1998 at the distribution center at Steelcase and will never forget my first day at that plant. Art walked up to me, stuck out his hand and said, "I'm Art Kookier, what's your name and what's your story ?" From that day our friendship started.
The quality and goodness of an individual are easily recognized...