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Arthur Talsma Obituary
Talsma, Arthur George age 84, WWII Navy Vet., beloved husband of Nellie (nee Dykstra), loving father of Katherine Anderson, Christy (Robert) Frank, Douglass (Liz), Joyce (Bruce) Wynn and Arthur Jr. (Liz), dear step-father of Linda (Ken) Ardisson, Roger (Zina) Talsma, Kimberly (Stephen) Wikel and Debra Talsma, dear grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of one, fond brother of Sidney W. (Juanita) and the late Kenneth (Jeanette). Former President of Talsma Builders. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Friday, 11 a.m., at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. Memorials to Calvary Church of Orland Park, 15101 S. 8th Ave., Orland Park, IL, 60462 or Palos Community Hospital Hospice, 15295 W. 127th, St., Lemont, IL, 60439, preferred. 708-532-5400 Share your thoughts and memories in online guest book at www.colonialchapel.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Kirby
November 12, 2004
Art Talsma has been an integral part of my sporting and personal life for many decades. Countless are the times we hunted and fished with other friends as well as our families. Art loved life and he lived it the way HE wanted to. He never just let life happen to him. He bent it to fit into his own collection of wants always landing sunny side up. I think it is his enthusiasm for life that I will remember most when I think of our times together.
There are no more fitting words to describe this dear friend and great mans life than those that follow:
"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways at the last minute, totally worn out, shouting, "WOW...What a ride!"
We will miss you Art. Thank you for letting us share your ride.
The Kirby's
Bill Kiemel
November 11, 2004
I remember all the good times bowling with Art at the Branding Iron. He was always a gentlemen's gentleman. He always had the time to sit and talk with you and bring a smile to your face. My Christian sympathy to the Talsma family.
JOAN WARUNEK
November 11, 2004
My deepest sympathy to you Nell. We had alot of great times together. Art will be missed. Wisconsin will never be the same. All my love, Joan
Thomas (Tommy) Talsma
November 11, 2004
My deepest and most sincere sympathies to all of the Talsma family on the passing of Uncle Art. I will always be grateful for the support and opportunity that Uncles Art, Babe and Ken provided my Dad (Herb) and I thoughout our lives. The experience and lessons that I gained at their feet has been an inspiration and a very important element of my personal development and a basis of my values and principles. I pray for the Lord to show mercy on his soul and someday be able to share my gratitude with him again. My prayers and love are with you all......My Warmest Regards, Tommy.
BRENDA TALSMA
November 11, 2004
WE WILL ALWAY LOVE YOU GRANDPA, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!
Lee Tew
November 11, 2004
I knew Art for over 40 yearsz, he built the addition of my second floor in 1964. He did a great, fast, beautiful job. We went to Las Vegas in February 1965 together and had a wonderful. I have run into him at Ducks Unlimited parties and have always enjoyed his company. I recommended him for the board at Standard Bank and Trust Co. My deepest sympathy to you.
The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.
November 10, 2004
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