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William Scheltema

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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SCHELTEMA, MR. WILLIAM ARTHUR "Bill" Husband of Beatrice Norton Shores Mr. William Arthur Scheltema, age 81, passed away Monday morning, August 13, 2012 at a local hospital. Bill was born February 28, 1931 in Marne, MI to William Chester and Elizabeth (Schoo) Scheltema. He proudly served his...

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Bea, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Your distant cousin,
Marilyn

Dear Bea,
I was so sorry to read about Bill. Know that you and your family will be close in our thoughts and prayers!

To The Scheltema Family,

I haven't seen Mr. Scheltema for more than 35 years however he, Kathy and Dale were all part of Muskegon's First Family of Table Tennis. My prayers are with the family and I wish you all peace. Mr. Scheltema was a good man.

Sincerely,

Dear Bea,
We were so sorry to read of Bill's passing. He will be missed by his many friends. The Wyoming High School class of '49 appreciated his work of taking and printing photos of all of our class reunions. That was so thoughtful of him. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Dear Aunt Bea and family, I'm so sorry to hear that Uncle Bill has passed away. He was one of my favorites, always so nice. I'll be praying for you.

I remember just 2 years ago I think, sharing christmas time in georgia. having a U Bill there was the closest thing to having dad there for just a short time. I know you will miss him but there's a reunion going on in heaven. Praying for you all

Dear Aunt Bea and family, I pray that you may feel God's comfort through this difficult time. With love and continued prayers.

In the later 60s and early 70s, Bill, my brother-in-law was a blessing to Hank's aviation ministry in the Amazon, Brazil.At a time when communication was very difficult, he graciously shopped and sent us parts to repair the Cessna 185 floatplanes. When we needed afinishing carpenter in200 after the main structure of the floating house-hanger was well along,
Bill came to the Amazon to help and also, trained Bola (photo)in carpentry.

Bill in the Amazon, Brazil (2000)