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Kinney Jr., Elmer H.

Age 76

Date of Death April 2, 2012

Place of Death St. Petersburg, Florida

Service Details

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the funeral home from 12:00 to 2:00 PM, with a funeral service immediately following beginning at 2:00P PM, with Pastor Dan Maguire Sr. officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Obituary Notice

Passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home with family by his side. Elmer was born on November 8, 1935, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of the late Elmer and Johanna (DeBruin) Kinney Sr. Elmer graduated from Kalamazoo Central, and attended Western Michigan University. He was a hard worker who was employed for many years with the Eckrich Meat Company, and would later own and operate two Sav-A-Step Food Marts in Louisville, KY. Elmer loved people and his kind personality and honest nature made him a friend to many. On April 13, 1962, he married the love of his life, Nancy A. (Hopkins) Kinney who survives. Together they would eventually move to Florida and have lived in St. Petersburg for the last nine years. They also spent many summers at Clifford Lake in Stanton, MI. Elmer was a loving family man who was proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a strong faith in God which he instilled in his family. When not working, he loved to hunt, fish, and watch deer. He also leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Nanette (Darryl) Arnett, and Diana (Julius) Stoess; two grandchildren, Jennifer Stoess and Wesley (Amanda Ireland) Stoess; two great-grandsons, Adrail “Scooter” and Arden Stoess; two brothers, James “Tim” (Lynn) Kinney and Philip (Mary) Kinney; many nieces, nephews and great friends. He was also preceded in passing by a brother, Donald Kinney and a sister, Carolyn Kennedy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp Barakel or Suncoast Hospice Foundation, c/o the funeral home.

Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home
917 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-343-2628

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Condolence Messages(22)
Dear Kinney Family, I just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed Elmer's company over the years. What a great guy!

Jeff Nord from Kalamazoo gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 2:12 PM

Nancy and Family: We will miss our friend and neighbor. Our prayers are with you, Nancy, and your family.

Verne Hill and Phyllis from St. Petersburg, Florida gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 3:51 PM

Dear Nancy & Family, We will cherish our memories of Elmer and will keep your family in our prayers. Your friendship has blessed our lives.

Rocky & Dotty Walton from St. Petersburg, FL gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 4:09 PM

You all are in our prayers.

Dave and Phyllis Douglas from Fairview, MI gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 4:29 PM

I'll always cherish Elmer's bear hug my first day with him as a Hospice volunteer. What a lovely family!! God bless!!

MJ Stevenson from St. Petersburg, FL gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 4:46 PM

Nan and Darryl, We are praying for you at this time and are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God will grant you peace and family will provide you with support during this difficult time.

Ben and Angela Shinabery, Levi, Luke, and Lydia from Louisville Kentucky gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 5:02 PM

Elmer is in heaven with his Lord. We will miss him.

Herb and Linda Persons from Kalamazoo MI gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 5:59 PM

Nan, this comes with the most sincere condolence to each family member. I know it has been a struggle for all.

Daisy and Dwight Willsey from Louisville, KY. gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 6:22 PM

Dear Nancy and Family, I knew Elmer several years ago through his brother Phil. Please know that although his earthly life is over, you will be able to see him again because of God's grace displayed at Easter. Blessings, Dan and Sue French

Dan and Sue French from Nashville, TN gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 7:19 PM

Dear Nan and family, I am thinking of you and will continue to ray for you.

Arleen MacVeigh from Louisville, KY gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 10:15 PM

Dear Nan and Family, How I wish I could be in MI to be at the service with you. Elmer was the oldest of the DeBruin cousins and we all looked up to him as the "pack" leader. We had so much fun together and Elmer loved to tell stories about the "old times" and then we would laugh with him. I am so thankful we all got together at the lake recently. I know you do not sorrow as those who have no hope. We will all be together soon. May God comfort you with this thought. Phil. 1:21 "For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain." My love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Julie

Julie DeBruin DeKorte from Glendale, CA gave their condolences on 4/4/2012 at 10:51 PM

Nan & Darryl, Words are kinda pointless at a time like this...we love you guys, are praying for you and will see you at the funeral tomorrow. We rejoice that your dad is now walking on streets of gold, holding hands with His Savior, waiting for us to arrive! To God alone be the glory.

Tanya & Mark VanderZanden from Casnovia, Michigan gave their condolences on 4/5/2012 at 8:01 AM

Aunt Nancy, Nan, & Di, So glad mom and I got to spend last week with you as well as Uncle Elmer and that he had some really good days while we were there! He is not suffering any longer and we will all see him again when we all meet again in Heaven with our Saviour! Wishing we could be there physically with you, but know that we are there in spirit and send you our thoughts and prayers. Cherishing all my memories of him and continue to recall stories that make me smile!

Heidi Stilwell from Williamsburg, VA gave their condolences on 4/5/2012 at 9:58 AM

From our family at Save-a-step to yours, we wish you sincerest sympathy. Perry,Rose,Jamie,Wayman,David & Mike.

Perry Patel from Louisville,KY gave their condolences on 4/5/2012 at 1:19 PM

What a loss. He was a wonderful man and I will cherish memories of him. Our hope is in the Lord.

Kandy Hannula from Lansing, Michigan gave their condolences on 4/5/2012 at 5:12 PM

Dear Nancy and family I am sorry we can't be with all of you today, but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Elmer was such a great guy and we had such great times together, but they will continue and he will still be with us.

Bill & Karla from St.Pete Beach, Fl gave their condolences on 4/6/2012 at 10:13 AM

Our thoughts abd prayers are with you and your family, Nancy. Also to Tim and Phil. My mind goes back to Junior High, Senior High , as well as the Youth Group at Bethel Baptist. Also some of the trips we made with "the guys" Elmer was always up for new adventures.

Dicl Veldt from Waseca, MN gave their condolences on 4/7/2012 at 10:42 AM

Nancy, Nan, Di and familiy I wish that I could've been there yesterday but, you all know that you've been in my thoughts and prayers-have been for a long time. May God continue to bless and comfort everyone. Elmer-the best boss ever, may you rest in His peace.

Jamie Gibson from louisville, KY gave their condolences on 4/7/2012 at 12:16 PM

My thoughts and prayers to the Kinney family on the passing of Elmer. He was the guy that sent you on your way each morning at Sav-A-Step with good cheer and humor. So sorry to hear Elmer is no longer with us..a great guy. Fred Betz

Fred Betz from Louisville, Ky gave their condolences on 4/17/2012 at 6:43 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We always enjoyed Elmers company. I can still see him sweeping the walk outside the store he always had a smile and greeting for everyone.He will be missed.

Millie and Pat Williams from Simpsonville, Ky gave their condolences on 4/19/2012 at 8:55 AM

◦We share comfort in knowing Elmer is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without him.

Faith Ballard Brush from La Grange Kentucky gave their condolences on 4/26/2012 at 10:18 AM

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