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Friday, December 12, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Where food, drinks, and stories will be shared.
Life Story Service
Saturday, December 13, 2025
11:00 AM EST
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900
Followed by reception in the Life Story center.
Graveside
Saturday, December 13, 2025
2:00 PM EST
Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery
Contributions
At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.
Colonial Williamsburg
101 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Web Site
Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site
Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site
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Jerry Van Tassel was a kind and creative soul who encouraged the same creativity in those around him.
Please check back for his Life Story.