Loren Jack Ligtenberg

Jack Ligtenberg passed on to glory on September 27th, 2020. Jack was born on February 17th, 1947 in Holland, Michigan, to the late Fred and Beatrice (Bosscher) Ligtenberg. He graduated from Three Oaks High School in Three Oaks, Michigan. He received a B.A. from Hope College and an M.S from Western Michigan University. Most of his working career was spent as a Pharmaceutical Representative for 3M Pharmaceuticals. Jack spent three years in the United States Army as a communications specialist. He was stationed in New Jersey, Okinawa, Japan, and Arizona. In 1969, Jack married Mary Kooiman whom he met at Hope College. Together they raised three children: Heidi, (Judd) Emery, Mark, (Laura) Ligtenberg, and Lenee, (Matt) Hall. He was a proud dad and a grandfather to eight fabulous grandchildren. He is also survived by his step-sister Dorie Meendering and step-sister-in-law Mary Vanderkolk. He loved God with all his heart and cared deeply for his family. The Bible verse he wishes to leave is: II Corinthians 4:16-18, NIV, "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Due to gathering restrictions at this time, a small private service for Jack's children and grandchildren will be held with the hopes of also having a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the The Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or to The Bridge Church for Pastor Solomon's Ugandan Ministry. Arrangements were entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S Ninth St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Please visit Jack's tribute wall to leave a condolence or personal memory at https://www.langelands.com