Jessie Moerman

Jessie May Moerman, age 93, died June 9, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in Detroit, MI on December 24, 1924 the daughter of Edwin and Jessie Hildon. They moved to Kalamazoo in 1925 and lived in the Milwood area. She attended the Kalamazoo Public Schools, Washington Elementary and Junior High School and graduated from Central High School in 1943. After high school she worked for the Bell Telephone Co. for several years. In 1951 she married the love of her life Daniel Moerman, who preceded her in death in 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters Norma VanderKley, Beverly Hildon and Betty Dennehy; brothers Fred Hildon and Edwin Hildon, Jr. Jessie is survived by three children Steven (Marcia) Moerman, Patricia (Larry) Hulsebus and Gregory (Patricia) Moerman; grandchildren Matthew (Tisa) Schuurman, Sara (Matthew) Brinks, Emily (Bryan) Henion and Carley (Tony) Stephens; seven great-grandchildren; a sister June VanderRoest; sisters-in-law Beverly Hildon and Virginia Moerman; nieces and nephews. Jessie was a strong supporter of sports attending many sport activities of her children and grandchildren. She watched many soccer, football, tennis and swimming events during her lifetime. Jessie also liked to participate in sports, she played softball at Upjohn Park, played tennis with her friends, volleyball and became an avid golfer for the past 40 years. She was a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church. She was a Red Cross volunteer for 25 years at the reception desk at Bronson Hospital. Jessie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 13th at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 1724 Whites Road. The funeral service will begin at 11:00AM Wednesday with Pastor Greg Timmer officiating. A private interment will be held in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Jessie's memory may be directed to Kalamazoo Christian School Association or Grace Christian Reformed Church. Please visit Jessie's personalized guest book at www.langelands.com