John Kolman
May 25, 1925 - March 5, 2012
John Kolman
Beloved husband, father and “Opa”, age 86, passed away from complications from lung cancer on March 5, 2012 in Salt Lake City. He was born May 27, 1925 in Hilversum, Holland to Adrian and Geertje Kolman.
Married Johanna Doppenberg on September 27, 1950 and emigrated to the United States in June 1957.
He was a happy, thankful person who loved his wife, children and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.
He loved to work in his yard and to help others. He enjoyed traveling, skiing, and golfing with friends and family.
He is survived by children Adrian (Lucy) Kolman, Nelly (Frits) Vande Merwe, Diane (Geno) Falsone and Sylvia DeBruyn; his grandchildren John Vande Merwe, Jerry (Jasmine)Vande Merwe, Christopher Kolman, Sara (Tim) Bugni, Josh (Dana) DeBruyn, Dominic Falsone and Meagan DeBruyn; and six great grandchildren. Also his cousins and best friends Jack and Oeke Beuk.
He was preceded in death by his wife Johanna and his loving “lady friend” Dorothy Wright; four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may gather to celebrate his life on Saturday, March 10th at 12:30 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where an informal service will begin at 1:30 PM. Complimentary valet parking provided. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Dr, Salt Lake City.
In lieu of flowers, please take your family out for ice cream.
In Loving Memory
Jon, What a delightful man! I'll always remember Jon and Dorothy coming to our book club. Jon shared his WW!! stories while he was a young man in Holland. Our book club had read Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Bloom and Jon told us how he too was part of the underground providing news to the citizens about the Natzis. Jon's stories were better than the book! My condolences to you all. He was a wonderful man.
Kitty LeValley
Sandy, Ut
Diane, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bob Stephens
Park City, UT
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Just a quick thank you to Holden Beach folks for your kindness all these years to my dad, Chief Raymond Simpson and my step mom Ms. Betty Simpson and my brohetr Randy and I. We all love and miss Holden Beach so much as our feet are still firmly planted in the sand We'll miss the times there and especially the great Holden Beach people; who are the very best anywhere. Dad lived a very full and busy life with Betty at Holden Beach. Blessings to you all and we ALL miss Holden Beach! Mitch Simpson
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