Adrian K. Kolkman Sr., 76, of Simi Valley, passed away on
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, at Community Memorial Hospital, after a brief
illness. He was a 71-year county resident, coming from Idaho in 1931.
Mr. Kolkman was born Jan. 15, 1926, in Lewiston, Idaho, to William and
Esther Kolkman. He was employed by Shell Oil Co., as a driller for over
20 years. He then began working for Koppers Co., Inc., as a lab
technician, retiring in 1986.Mr. Kolkman was a
World War II veteran, serving in the 82nd Airborne and the 508
Paratroopers/Infantry Division and was also a member of American Legion
Post 339. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and traveling.
Mr. Kolkman is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Adrian and
Star Kolkman of Simi Valley and Allen and Debbie Kolkman of Oceanside;
seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Viola Kolkman and
Elaine Cox, both of Ventura; and brother Bill Kolkman of North Carolina.
Private services will be held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura, with
Mr. Kolkman's son, Dr. Allen Kolkman of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church of Oceanside officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ken's name to the American Cancer
Society, Ventura County Unit, 3737 Telegraph Road, Ste. D, Ventura, CA
93003; or the Heart Association of Ventura County, 2500 E. Las Posas
Road, Camarillo, CA 93010.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in
Ventura.
(Ventura County Star, Ventura, CA, 11 Aug 2002, Page B6 - courtesy of
Tedd Cocker) |
