John Klomparens (1939 - 2003)

Born 5 Jul 1939 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Died 8 Nov 2003 at age 64 in Canadian Lakes, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA

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Biography

John was born in 1939. He was the son of Jacob Klomparens and Henrietta Boomsma. He passed away in 2003.

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• Find a grave web site https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110539914/john-klomparens

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Klomparens, John July 5, 1939 - November 8, 2003

John Klomparens, age 64, of Canadian Lakes passed away on November 8, 2003 at his home.

John was born July 5, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta Boomsma and Jacob Klomparens, and his Uncle Tom and Aunt Jennie Smit.

He is survived by his wife Deloris Gomez of Canadian Lakes. He is also survived by his former wife, Margaret Trombley and by their sons Thomas Klomparens of Mattawan, MI, Robert Klomparens and daughter-in-law Linda Klomparens, both of Galesburg, MI, and by his 6 grandchildren, Jake, Eric, and Kara of Mattawan, MI, and Zachary, Casandra and Kylie of Galesburg, MI.

John was a master electrician and a member of IBEW Local 131. He worked in electrical construction at every level of responsibility, including apprentice, journeyman, foreman, estimator, project manager, manager, and company owner.

John served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Portage, MI.

John was appreciated by many for his unique sense of humour. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, and long drives exploring the countryside. He will be dearly missed by his family.

Funeral Services for John will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. from Clark Funeral Chapel, 114 S. Bradley Street, Mt. Pleasant, with Pastor Arlan Estes officiating. Interment will follow at the Decker Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Clark Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 10, from 6-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Michigan or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel.