James H. Koert

KOERT, MR. JAMES H. Grand Haven, MI Mr. James H. Koert, age 80, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 4, 1922 to Adrian & Florence C. Tanis Koert & married the former Saburna Naughtin on August 18, 1973 in Grand Haven, MI. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp in WWll. Mr. Koert had been a self employed carpenter, was a member of the VFW Post #2326 & the American Legion Post #28 both of Grand Haven, MI. Mr. Koert enjoyed woodworking, travel & sightseeing. Survivors: Wife, Saburna; 4 sons, James Laurie Koert & Edward Tammie Koert, both of Spring Lake, MI, Thomas Brenda Koert of Stouville, Ontario Canada & Robert Koert of Columbus, OH; daughter, Donna Walter Brooks of Soledad Canyon, CA; stepchildren, Claudia David Kingery, Robert Schoenae & Mark Pat Schoenae; 13 grandchildren, Sandy Scott Hanson, Richard, Lindsey, Justin, Taylor, Jason, Lisa Luke McClain, Daniel, Michael, Heather, Susan, Sarah; 2 great grandchildren, Joshua brother, Adrian Koert of Dustin, FL; several nieces & nephews; the children's mother, Jeannette Koert of Spring Lake, MI. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Esther Marie Koert in 1978; 2 sisters, Evelyn Siewertsen & Myrtle Smith; brother, Kenneth. Memorial Gathering: A gathering for family & friends will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2002 from 3-5 pm at the Bilmar Restaurant. Memorial: Diabetes Association. Clock-Grand Haven