Richard John Veenstra

VEENSTRA Richard John Veenstra, of Jacksonville, passed away April 15, 2007 The son of Dr. John and Rhoda Veenstra, he was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology where he received his Bachelors degrees in Engineering and Architecture, as well as his Masters Degree in Architecture. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Veenstra founded Richard John Veenstra Architects and Planners and was a member of Redeemer Anglican Episcopal Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dr. John Veenstra, and his brother-in-law, Dr. John Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Alyce June Veenstra; children, Richard Mark Veenstra, Katherine Leigh Bradford and her husband, Reverend Brad, Preston Dean Veenstra and his wife, Charlene, and Eric Lynwood Veenstra; grandchildren, Katherine Melton, Heath Bradford, Caleb Bradford, Daniel Johns, Melissa Soloman. Josh Bradford, Noah Bradford and Richard Veenstra; great-granddaughter, Layla Bradford; 1 brother, Howard Veenstra and wife Joan; sister Peggy Boyd, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly recommends contributions be made to Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Hendricks Avenue Chapel. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com