Obituary of Craig A. Oom, Grand Rapids Press
Craig A. Oom, aged 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 7, 2001.
He is survived by his wife Julie; children, Brett, Jacob, Austin and Courtney;
Father, Leonard (Charlene) Oom; Mother, Lynne Oom; and brothers, Rich (Sharon)
Oom and Gary )Darlene) Oom.
Craig believed in the Gift of Life program and the Oom family has followed
Craig's wishes by donating his organs. His heart and liver were transplanted at
the University of Michigan Hospital; his kidneys were sent to Chicago and
Pittsburgh; and his corneas and bones will help many others live better lives.
Please consider organ donation, it saves lives.
The following times are pending due to the condition of Craig's sife, Julie.
Please call the funeral home to confirm the following information.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev.
Lonnie Shields officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may meet
the family from noon until the fime of the service. Contributions in lieu of
lowers may be made to the New Life Christian Fellowship Church Youth Group, Gift
of Life, or the Brain Injury Association. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed
to the funeral home or sent via the website at:
Van't Hof Chapel, 851 Leonard NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Heritage Funeral Service