Daniel James Kooman, 56, of Zeeland, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by his family, following a two-year cancer battle.
Dan was born in Zeeland, Michigan, on March 19, 1968, to James and Betty (Vanden Bosch) Kooman. Dan graduated from Zeeland High School and the building trades school at the Ottawa County Tech Center in 1986. Dan started working in construction and later became a self-employed builder/remodeling contractor. Dan married Bonnie Hoeve on October 4, 1991, and they raised their children in Zeeland. Dan and Bonnie are members of Family Church-Redwood Campus.
Dan’s greatest hobby was woodworking. He and his family enjoyed state park camping, visiting Disney World, hiking, kayaking, and bike riding. Dan’s family was his joy, and he loved quality family time. He enjoyed traveling, and especially visiting the Smoky Mountains. Dan’s Christian faith was strong, and he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents in 2024, his father-in-law Bob Hoeve in 2022, and his brother-in-law Brian Hoeve in 2005.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Bonnie, daughter Anna (Ben) Eisele, son Nick Kooman, sister Diane (Barry) Westveld, brother Dave Kooman, mother-in-law Geneva Hoeve, in-laws: Bernie (Lisa) Hoeve, Bruce (Patty) Hoeve, Amy (Russ) Kellicut, Calvin (Emily) Hoeve; and many extended family members.
A family memorial service will be held at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland MI 49464. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Church Redwood-Local Missions.
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