Jack W. Calhoun Jr.
August 19, 1954 – October 27, 2020
A private service to commemorate Jack’s life will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 1527 in Portage, c/o the funeral home.
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Obituary
Age 66, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020 Jack was born in Ft. Riley, KS, on August 19, 1954, the son of Jack Wilmer and Patricia (Roberts) Calhoun. On February 3, 1989, he married Donna Soderquist, who survives him. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in Viet Nam. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Nothing was more important to him than his family and he supported his children in everything they did. He was a nurse at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital for 25 years before retiring in 2009. Jack’s last gift to this world was through Gift of Life. Besides his wife, Jack is survived by his children Jack W. (Jennifer) Calhoun III of Lansing, Ami (Hugh) Naeyaert of Oak Harbor, WA, Melissa (Thomas) Casey of Shelbyville, IN, Rachell (Dayoung Park) Calhoun of Grand Rapids; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; step-mother, Jo Calhoun of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Debra (Tom) Damron, Marge Skinner and Dawn (John) Ewing; brothers, Robert (Tammy) Calhoun and James (Marilyn) Calhoun; several nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Angela Calhoun.
Jack, – I will miss your visits, looking for candy in the bowl – knowing we kept your favorites hidden for when you would come in – and then putting that last piece in your shirt pocket. You were always looking forward to the next getaway with Donna. Donna my heart hurts for you. There is nothing that makes this fair and your time with Jack stolen to soon. I will miss hearing Jack talk proudly of all you do for others often with a little shake of his head in how you do it. Take care of yourself. Hugs. Denise
Donna and family Thinking of you at this time. So sorry,
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great guy and I know that you and your family will miss him greatly. Hugs and support to you.
donna sorry for ya loss of jack.i didnt know him but i knew ya from school and laura and alot of your other sissters and brothers from school.god bless, and just looking at your page and seeing you both together, i could see you both were happy and you both looked great.may god be with you and heal you and your family.keep all your great memeroys always in your heart.keep him and you always in your heart. may you be blessed donna,hugs