Birth date: Feb 11, 1913 Death date: Dec 3, 2007
Mr. Conrad “Connie” Portenga, age 94, went to be with his Lord early Monday, December 3, 2007 in Muskegon. He was born on February 11, 1913 in Munster, Indiana to Steven and Elizabeth (VanDrunen) Poortinga, and had resided in the Read Obituary
Connie was a very special patient, my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Nancy Umphrey (Nurse N4)##imported-end##
CONNIE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. HE WAS ALWAYS IN GOOD SPIRITS. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED.##imported-begin##STEPHANIE ##imported-end##
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Connie will be missed he had many stories to share.##imported-begin##Mary Kuiper##imported-end##
Rebecca, Muriel & Family- I just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! It was a pleasure "helping" with plans and getting to know "Connie".##imported-begin##Nancy Brown (N4 Social Work)##imported-end##
Dear Mrs.Portenga,Sheri,Mariel,Dave,grandkids, You are all in our thoughts and prayers.I am sorry we could not be with you in person to share your grief and to celebrate the wonderful life of Mr.Portenga.What a peace to know he is celebrating in heaven already.Love,Dianne##imported-begin##Dianne (Poel) Tao##imported-end##
Dear Dave and Mariel - We are saddened by your loss. Please be assured of our prayers and concern.
Bob and Susanne Jordan##imported-begin##Bob and Susanne Jordan##imported-end##
We are sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.##imported-begin##George and Jane Vogel##imported-end##
Connie will be missed by us. He always had a story or some wisdom to impart to us at church or if we visited with you. He had a smile for everyone. We pray for God's comfort for the whole family at this time.##imported-begin##Ted & Dar Hewitt##imported-end##
Dear Grace and family,
I deeply regret not being able to come to Muskegon at this time. Even though we have been out of touch for the last few years, I thank God for the 20 plus years of his friendship. He was not far from my thoughts, I can't seem to pick up a wrench, open the hood of my car, or fix my washing machine with out thanking him for teaching me how mechanical things work.
Divorce changes relationships forever. Yet, the memories of good times, climbing sand dunes, eating ice cream at the kitchen table, and of course "discussing" theology,politics and world affairs. His wisdom coupled with his warmth will never leave my memory or my heart.
Love
Karel##imported-begin##Karel Boersma##imported-end##
