Peter Medema's Obituary
Mr. Peter R. Medema, age 87, passed away early Thursday morning, December 9, 2004 in Muskegon. He was born June 2, 1917 to Ralph and Grace (Hoekenga) Medema, Sr. in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Pete worked at Hardware Distributors, Inc. for 35 years, retiring in 1984, was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, a 58 year member of Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of the Holton American Legion and TPA, and loved his work and gardening. On February 3, 1945 Pete married Eunice “June” Holtrop in Gainesville, TX and she survives him along with 2 children, Patricia Ann (Douglas) Prince of Muskegon, Richard Alan (Mary Ann) Medema of Bowie, MD; 6 grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) Prince of Norton Shores, Anissa (Matthew) Koekkoek of Muskegon, Samantha, Caroline, Benjamin, and Patrick Medema, all of Bowie, MD; 3 great-grandchildren, Tyler Prince, Lauren Prince, and Hunter Koekkoek; 2 brothers, James (Donna) Medema of Muskegon, Clarence (Ilene) Medema of Muskegon; sister-in-law, Henrietta Medema of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Charles Medema in 1984; 1 sister, Sarah; 2 brothers, John and Ralph. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at the Allen Ave. Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Robert Bierenga officiating. VISITATION with the family will be from 10-11 AM Monday at the church. Burial will take place at the Spring Lake Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Memorials: Endowment Funds of Western Michigan Christian High School or Muskegon Christian School.
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