COLEMAN, Zelda M.
Of Portage
Mrs. Coleman went to be with her Lord Tuesday evening, June 2, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. A lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, she was born June 25, 1916 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ray and Beulah (Atwater) Upson. Zelda was a very active life member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Portage Post #5855, and attended Calvary Reformed Church. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, swimming, walking, and playing cards with her family and friends. She was united in marriage to Myrle Slater in 1936 until his passing in 1953. Zelda was then united in marriage to Kenneth Coleman in 1963 until his passing in 2004. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Sharon Kramer in 2008; her parents, Ray and Beulah Upson; one sister, Gertrude Wing; and one brother, Dale Upson. Surviving are one daughter, Dolores (Howard) Wilcox of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Wendy Wilcox of Vicksburg, Robin (Jerry) DeBoer of Allegan, Marc (Kellie) Kramer of Three Rivers, and Kevin (Gwyneth) Kramer of Three Rivers; 11 great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, John Kramer of Schoolcraft. Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Calvary Reformed Church 7829 S. 5th Street, with Rev. Greg VanHeukelom officiating, where friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the times of service. Private inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Reformed Church or Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Avenue. Please visit www.langelands.com to view a complete obituary or leave a condolence to the family.
Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/7/2009 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection)