James R. Koop's Obituary
James R. Koop, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Spring Lake, with his loving wife, Pamela J. Koop, by his side. Raised in Borculo, MI by his parents Henrieta and Rynold Koop, James was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Dordt University and went on to work as an investment advisor in Denver and the economist at United Missouri Banks in Kansas City before coming back to his roots in West Michigan where he was a partner in Norris, Perne and French investment firm. He was active in the community through charities, as well as serving as a Grand Haven City Councilman and as a member of the Spring Lake Rotary Club. He was an animal lover and the owner of many lucky cats and dogs. James was retired and enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was an avid Michigan Wolverine fan. Go Blue! He was kind and generous and will be missed by many. James is survived by his wife, Pamela J. Koop, his three sons, Timothy (and Cilea) Koop, Gregory James Koop, and Alan Scott Kattau (and Christy); his grandchildren, Theodore James, Olivia Maya, Luca Silvestre, Kelsey, Austin, and Kolby. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Connection Point Church (2270 S. Mill Iron Road, Muskegon, MI 49442). Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Contributions in lieu of flowers may be directed to Pound Buddies, 1300 E Keating Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442 (www.poundbuddies.org). Arrangement handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the guestbook online at www.sytsemafh.com
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