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W. Kooy, 95, Jamestown, North Dakota, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, May 23, at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown.
Ronald was born October 17, 1921, to Cornelius and Alice (Veldkamp) Kooy in Lansing, Illinois. Attending Lansing Public School, he graduated from Thornton Fractional High School in 1939. Following his graduation, he worked various jobs before enlisting in the U.S. Navy (July 3, 1942). As part of a communications liaison team, he sailed with the British fleet during World War II in the Pacific. He was discharged April 8, 1946.
Following the War, Ron found employment at Inland Steel (East Chicago, Indiana), where he worked first as Secretary to the Medical Director and then as Administrative Supervisor for the Electrical Department. He retired in 1982 after 32 years. While employed at Inland, he met and married Anne Rudy. They were married April 30, 1955 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Living in Lansing, IL (1955-1989), Plymouth, IN (1989-2009) and Jamestown, ND (2009-2017), Ronald served the Lord Jesus Christ at Grace Reformed Church (60+ years), Plymouth Wesleyan Church (20 years) and Temple Baptist Church (seven years). His service (deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher, various committees) was rooted in his love for Christ and His church. He also supported other ministries, giving generously to those in need. Together with his wife Anne, he opened his home to foster children through the Evangelical Child Family Agency, Wheaton (and served on the board). They also adopted children. Ronald loved gardening (describing himself as a “pseudo” farmer). His specialties were strawberries and asparagus. He planted trees wherever he went, especially oaks. An avid reader, his interests included finance and spiritual growth. Ronald took several college business courses. He took piano lessons as an adult, wanting to learn how to read music. Family times often included discussions on politics and theology.
Ronald was preceded in death by a brother (Allen), a sister (Lorraine), a son (Sam) and a son-in-law (Brian). He is survived by his wife Anne, Jamestown, ND; two daughters, Kristy (Randy) Jaspers, Jamestown, and Susan Barkwell, Scottsdale, AZ; two sons, Darrell (Kathie) Kooy, Aurora, IL, and Neil (Kelly) Kooy, Jonesborough, TN; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Wayne, Dale and Glenn.
Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 10, Good Shepherd Chapel, Ave Maria Village, with military honors. Arrangements are in the care of Williams Funeral Home, Jamestown.
An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.