Dennis
Dennis Talsma
Dennis Lee Talsma of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, in Allegan. Denny was born September 28, 1950 in Allegan to Nicholas and Josie (Hoekstra) Talsma and was a lifelong resident of the area.
For 15 years he was employed by Rockwell International and then for 25 years by Haworth. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing and fishing.
On March 17, 1972 in Martin he married Diane Henry, who survives. Also surviving are his son, David (financee – Jami) Talsma of Allegan; his mother, Josie Talsma; two brothers, Dale (Jean) Talsma of Martin and Larry (Deb) Talsma of Hastings; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Luncheon will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at
Christ Community Church, Allegan
. Private burial of ashes will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Denny may be made during the memorial luncheon.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at
https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com
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Vicki Wedge
March 20, 2012 at 7:45 am
Diane, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Deb Talsma
March 20, 2012 at 8:20 am
RIP Denny. You will be greatly missed brother. I could always count on a good chuckle from you. You made me smile.
Until we meet again…Love you
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Brenda Lewman
March 20, 2012 at 9:32 am
Diane,
Please know that my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
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Cathy & Ken Pardee
March 20, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Diane, we are so sorry to hear that Denny has passed away. We are in Florida and will not be able to see you at the memorial service on Saturday. Denny was always fun to be around.
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Clarence & Lynn Taylor
March 20, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Diane & Family
We are so sorry to hear that Denny has passed away. Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sharon Schultz
March 20, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Diane and Dave… I’m so sorry for your loss. Dave, I worked with you and your Dad at Haworth in Allegan for quite a few years. Denny was a crazy but very likeable man. My deepest sympathy to the whole family and god bless. RIP my friend Denny!
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ANDY BRANHAM
March 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm
So sorry to hear about Denny.
Denny worked with me at rockwell and always did what was asked of him,and more.
A little bit of a maverick, but always friendly and pleasant.
Iwill miss him greatly and with fondness.
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Lisa fell
March 20, 2012 at 7:29 pm
I worked with Denny at Haworth and when he was around it seemed like there was never a dull moment. He was always filled with funny jokes. He was a great person and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his family. You’re up Denny! And thanks again for all the jacajun peanuts Denny.
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Tracy Little
March 20, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Dave~ I’m so sorry to hear the news. I enjoyed getting to know your Dad, and my Dad enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in our thoughts.
~The Little’s
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Myra Ross
March 21, 2012 at 12:52 am
Diane, my thoughts and prayers have been with you all along. Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in the days ahead to help ease your sorrow.
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Kay McLaughlin Borah
March 21, 2012 at 8:06 am
Josie, Dale, Jean, Doug & Kelly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Reply
charlie tuinier
March 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Jos, Diane, and DWT
He was my friend since ’64
shared his home in the summer of ’71
played lots of pinball and watched the
“Waynster” in hoop and baseball w/ him
My/his friend Jay told me of his passing
My heart travels w/ these words…he left me
as a friend and I miss him….he said he was
a stubborn Dutchman but he also said
‘who loves ya’
PS sorry unable to attend luncheon…please
contact me if you can……love, chazz
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Aneda Matteson
March 21, 2012 at 1:10 pm
To the family….I was so sad to see Denny had passed away. I’ve been recalling so many memories of when we were little and you lived next to us. Walking to Grampa T’s house, we would often stop at your house too, then go through the orchard gate. I remember the swing set, the chicken coop and the big barn….but we weren’t allowed to go in there. Isn’t that where Denny broke his leg? In high school, many people assumed we were brother & sister. We’d say, no, we’re cousins AND friends. Take care. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Aneda
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Steve Walker
March 21, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Diane and Dave,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Denny will be missed. I have many fond memories of our days at Haworth. He was a great guy and friend. Steve
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Chuck and Kelly Bolenbaugh
March 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Diane and Dave,
Sorry for your loss. Kelly and I both had the pleasure of working with and knowing Denny. He will be missed. We have such fun memories of golfing and working with Denny. His memory and just hearing his name will always bring a smile and thoughts of great times. You are in our thoughts. Chuck and Kelly
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Sean Cooper
March 23, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Dave,so sorry to hear about your loss.You could not talk to Denny about golf without him talking about you, he was very proud of you!!
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DALE HALL
March 24, 2012 at 4:10 pm
DEN NY,WHEN THE WORKLOAD BECOMES TOO HEAVY AND THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH TO BEAR ITS TIME TO PUT AWAY THE TOOLS AND THE GOLF CLUBS FOR GOD IS WAITING THERE.DALE HALL
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For 15 years he was employed by Rockwell International and then for 25 years by Haworth. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing and fishing.
On March 17, 1972 in Martin he married Diane Henry, who survives. Also surviving are his son, David (financee – Jami) Talsma of Allegan; his mother, Josie Talsma; two brothers, Dale (Jean) Talsma of Martin and Larry (Deb) Talsma of Hastings; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and a Memorial Luncheon will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at
Christ Community Church, Allegan
. Private burial of ashes will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Denny may be made during the memorial luncheon.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at
https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Dennis Talsma
Condolence Messages
Vicki Wedge
March 20, 2012 at 7:45 am
Diane, I’m so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Reply
Deb Talsma
March 20, 2012 at 8:20 am
RIP Denny. You will be greatly missed brother. I could always count on a good chuckle from you. You made me smile.
Until we meet again…Love you
Reply
Brenda Lewman
March 20, 2012 at 9:32 am
Diane,
Please know that my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Reply
Cathy & Ken Pardee
March 20, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Diane, we are so sorry to hear that Denny has passed away. We are in Florida and will not be able to see you at the memorial service on Saturday. Denny was always fun to be around.
Reply
Clarence & Lynn Taylor
March 20, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Diane & Family
We are so sorry to hear that Denny has passed away. Your family has been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Sharon Schultz
March 20, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Diane and Dave… I’m so sorry for your loss. Dave, I worked with you and your Dad at Haworth in Allegan for quite a few years. Denny was a crazy but very likeable man. My deepest sympathy to the whole family and god bless. RIP my friend Denny!
Reply
ANDY BRANHAM
March 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm
So sorry to hear about Denny.
Denny worked with me at rockwell and always did what was asked of him,and more.
A little bit of a maverick, but always friendly and pleasant.
Iwill miss him greatly and with fondness.
Reply
Lisa fell
March 20, 2012 at 7:29 pm
I worked with Denny at Haworth and when he was around it seemed like there was never a dull moment. He was always filled with funny jokes. He was a great person and will be missed by many. My thoughts are with his family. You’re up Denny! And thanks again for all the jacajun peanuts Denny.
Reply
Tracy Little
March 20, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Dave~ I’m so sorry to hear the news. I enjoyed getting to know your Dad, and my Dad enjoyed working with him. You and your family are in our thoughts.
~The Little’s
Reply
Myra Ross
March 21, 2012 at 12:52 am
Diane, my thoughts and prayers have been with you all along. Larry and I are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in the days ahead to help ease your sorrow.
Reply
Kay McLaughlin Borah
March 21, 2012 at 8:06 am
Josie, Dale, Jean, Doug & Kelly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Reply
charlie tuinier
March 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Jos, Diane, and DWT
He was my friend since ’64
shared his home in the summer of ’71
played lots of pinball and watched the
“Waynster” in hoop and baseball w/ him
My/his friend Jay told me of his passing
My heart travels w/ these words…he left me
as a friend and I miss him….he said he was
a stubborn Dutchman but he also said
‘who loves ya’
PS sorry unable to attend luncheon…please
contact me if you can……love, chazz
Reply
Aneda Matteson
March 21, 2012 at 1:10 pm
To the family….I was so sad to see Denny had passed away. I’ve been recalling so many memories of when we were little and you lived next to us. Walking to Grampa T’s house, we would often stop at your house too, then go through the orchard gate. I remember the swing set, the chicken coop and the big barn….but we weren’t allowed to go in there. Isn’t that where Denny broke his leg? In high school, many people assumed we were brother & sister. We’d say, no, we’re cousins AND friends. Take care. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Aneda
Reply
Steve Walker
March 21, 2012 at 3:04 pm
Diane and Dave,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Denny will be missed. I have many fond memories of our days at Haworth. He was a great guy and friend. Steve
Reply
Chuck and Kelly Bolenbaugh
March 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Diane and Dave,
Sorry for your loss. Kelly and I both had the pleasure of working with and knowing Denny. He will be missed. We have such fun memories of golfing and working with Denny. His memory and just hearing his name will always bring a smile and thoughts of great times. You are in our thoughts. Chuck and Kelly
Reply
Sean Cooper
March 23, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Dave,so sorry to hear about your loss.You could not talk to Denny about golf without him talking about you, he was very proud of you!!
Reply
DALE HALL
March 24, 2012 at 4:10 pm
DEN NY,WHEN THE WORKLOAD BECOMES TOO HEAVY AND THE PAIN IS TOO MUCH TO BEAR ITS TIME TO PUT AWAY THE TOOLS AND THE GOLF CLUBS FOR GOD IS WAITING THERE.DALE HALL
Reply
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