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Drew Alan Bockstanz

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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BOCKSTANZ, Drew Alan Cooper Twp. Passed away unexpectedly, February 21, 2006. Drew was born December 9, 1958. Drew was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Carol; uncles, Lou and Irv; aunt, Wilma; mother-in-law, Donna Banker; and nephews, Patrick and Nathaniel. Drew is survived by his...

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I knew Drew for only a short time. I did know of the family for years. Connie (his sister-in-law) and I went to school together.
I was asked to be the manager of the Santa Set at Crossroads Mall 2005. I had the honor to work with and awsome team which included Drew Bockstanz. I got to work with his beautiful daughters. I was blessed to get to know them. I would call Drew "My Harley Santa". We all had a lot of fun. Drew would come in of a morning and spin off some funny moment...

We were all sorry to hear about Drew. He was a loving and caring person who gave of himself to help others.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.

God Bless and Keep you all.

I am very sorry to hear about Drew. I haven't seen him in years, but have fond memories of Drew and Sue and our great little group of friends "back in the day." I'm so sorry I didn't learn about the funeral in time to attend. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with Sue and her family.

Pam Mabry

He'll always be Santa in many hearts. We'll miss many things including his smile, tilt of the head and crook of his brow, confidence and genuine, honest outlook on life and his surroundings. We know he cherished his family and admire him for that too.

Drew wasn't just a friend but a big brother he was always there always caring. I always felt he had one goal in life, be the best person possible. He exceeded this in so many ways. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Even though I did not know Drew personnaly, I know his daugther Chelsie. I just want to say how sorry I am and that he will be missed by the community. He contributed his time and effort into coaching little at Parchment, that is something that the softball girls will always remember. I just would also like to say to Chelsie, keep your head up. You are a very strong girl and well loved by everyone. If there is anything that you need (I know that you may have herd all this already) please...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Drew was a customer of ours through his employment at Cargo Heavy Duty. He will be missed by those of us that knew him.

I've always thought that we're
travelers who came here
to learn, and that our true
home is above,
where we'll leave behind
our sorrow and forever find
contentment.
I think heaven is a wonderful
place where there's no pain--
only comfort and warmth,
a place where family
and friends meet again.
Have faith that you'll
be reunited.
Your loved one is
not lost forever.
Let family who hope and pray the strength of your...