Hessel Bouma Jr.

Hessel Bouma, Jr., aged 89, of Grand Rapids, died on Saturday, May 10, 2008. He graduated from Eastern Academy in New Jersey, and received degrees from Cooper Union and the University of Michigan (Chemical Engineering); M.I.T. (Meteorology); and Calvin College and Seminary (Divinity). He served two congregations, the Reeman Christian Reformed Church and Comstock Christian Reformed Church (Kalamazoo). He was preceded in death by a son, Hessel in infancy. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Hoving Bouma; five children, Gerald and Margery Frens, Bruce and JoAnne Bouma, Hessel III and Ruth Ellen Bouma, Penthea Bouma, Rolf and Sandra Bouma; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a member of the LaGrave Ave. Christian Reformed Church where a memorial service will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m., with Dr. Stanley Mast officiating. Friends may call at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. and at church Thursday from 10:15 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaGrave Ave. CRC Christian School Fund. Zaagman Memorial Chapel