| Susan Barbara van Blarcom |
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| Sex | Female |
| Age | 82 |
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| Born | 18 April 1938 | in | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County MI (US) |
| Died | 16 February 2021 | in | Punta Gorda, Charlotte County FL (US) |
| Cremated | | in | Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County MI (US) |
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| Father | Robert Duane van Blarcom |
| | Born | 25 March 1913 |
| | Died | 1 April 1999 |
| Mother | Barbara Isobel Chase |
| | Born | 15 February 1914 |
| | Died | 8 July 1995 |
| Sister | Betsy |
| Brother | Robert David born 1950 |
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| Residence(s) | Portage, Kalamazoo County MI (US) in 1999 |
| | Obituary | Horrocks, Susan B. Portage, MI
Susan Barbara Horrocks passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in Punta Gorda, FL. She was born April 18, 1938, in Kalamazoo, MI a daughter of Robert and Barbara (Chase) Van Blarcom and had been a lifelong area resident.
She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1956. Susan was employed for many years at Johnson Howard Lumber Company before retiring in 1995. In retirement she and her husband spent their summers in South Haven and winters in Florida. Susan was a member of many organizations including: Eagles Aerie 3531, American Legion Post 49, P.G.I.C.A., Elkettes, Twin Isles Country Club, Bay Shore Yacht Club, Punta Gorda Cruising Club, Just for Fun, Floridians, Kalamazoo Corvette Club, and Paradise Friends. Susan was a socializer and specialized in coordinating get togethers and making connections with others. She especially liked watching the sunsets in South Haven.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David Van Blarcom. On June 29, 1957 she married James F. Horrocks, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Tammy Hoppe of Otsego, Timothy (Amy) Horrocks of Cape Canaveral, FL, Teresa (Mark) Luke of Kalamazoo, and Thomas (Diane) Horrocks of Destrehan, LA; grandchildren, Jonathan, Jennifer, Jason, Nolan, and Addyson; two great-grandchildren; sister, Betsey (Don) Barry; and several nieces.
Cremation has taken place and private inurnment services were held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held later. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.Kalamazoo Gazette, February 22 to February 28, 2021 |
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| Marriage | 29 June 1957 | |
| with | James F. Horrocks |
| Born | 7 January 1936 | in | Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County MI (US) | | Died | 3 March 2022 | in | Portage, Kalamazoo County MI (US) |
| Burried | | in | Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County MI (US) | |
| Children |
Tamara
Timothy
Teresa Jo
Thomas
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| Obituary | James F. Horrocks, 86, of Portage, MI and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1936, in Kalamazoo, MI.
James honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. He worked for Johnson Howard Lumber retiring as Vice President in 1995. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49, Moose Legion 106, Elks Lodge 2606, Eagles Aerie 3531, PGICA, Bayshore Yacht Club, PG Cruising Club, Just for Friends, Ambucs, and the Kalamazoo Corvette Club. James enjoyed spending his winters in Florida and summers in South Haven over the past 20 plus years. He appreciated older cars and had a fondness for Corvettes. James loved spending time boating around the waters of Southwest Florida and Lake Michigan while listening to his classic country music. He was a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. Most of all, he valued his time with family and friends.
James will be deeply missed by his daughters Tamara Hoppe of Otsego, MI and Teresa (Mark) Luke of Kalamazoo, MI; sons Timothy (Amy) Horrocks of Cape Canaveral, FL and Thomas (Diane) Horrocks of Destrehan, LA; grandchildren Jonathan, Jennifer, Jason, Nolan, and Addyson and great-granddaughter Victoria. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Susan Horrocks and son-in-law Michael Hoppe.
A Celebration of Life for both Jim and Sue is being planned for both Michigan and Florida. Cremation has taken place and private interment service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in James's name to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Johnson-Taylor Funeral & Cremation.Kalamazoo Gazette, March 11 to March 13, 2022 |
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