Neil Verburg Jr

Neil Verburg Jr., age 95, of Mattawan, MI, passed away February 26, 2016. He was born June 5, 1920 in Kalamazoo, MI, to the late Neil and Beulah (Mikels) Verburg. He is survived by his three sons; Michael (late Erma) of Gobles, Tom (Linda) of Lawton and Mark (Vicky) of Mattawan, eight grandchildren; Mike (Liz) Verburg, Melissa Duncan, Matt (Dolly) Verburg, Lisa Nam, Lori Verburg, Travis (Tammy) Verburg, Jennifer (Trevor) Roorbach and Jenell (Pat) Sackett, along with 18 great grandchildren and one sister, Barbara. Neil was preceded in death by his loving wife, Esther (Leversee) Verburg January 26, 2009 and his two sisters; Beverly and Patty. Neil served his country in the Army during WWII; he retired in 1979 from the UPJohn Company in Kalamazoo where he worked in fluids manufacturing. In addition to working at UPJohn, Neil also enjoyed grape farming for 60 years, he was active with the Mattawan Boy Scouts and Little League for many years. In his free time, Neil enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. He was a longtime member of the Michigan Bow Hunters. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, 502 W., Michigan Ave., Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Lonny Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Memorial contributions may be directed to Talons Out Honor Flight or to the American Cancer Society.

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