Rev. Art Opmeer
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Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3 D Obituary - September 13, 2015
Reverend Art Opmeer
peacefully went to be with his
Lord on Tuesday, August 25,
2015.
He is survived by his loving
family: his wife of 64 years,
Ann; his children, Joan, Art,
and Debbie, and his
grandchildren, Julia, Adam,
Zachary, Aaron, Chandra, and
Chelsy.
Originally from Holland, Art was a young boy during World
War II. Following the war, Art served in the Dutch Air Force
and fought in Indonesia. After his time of military service, Art
and his new bride, Ann, moved to Canada for five years. The
couple then came to the United States where Art was able to
complete his college degree in only three years due to the
rigorous education he had received in Holland.
He graduated Cum Laude from Central College in Pella, IA.
He then began seminary studies in New Brunswick, NJ where
he graduated with a Master’s degree. This was the beginning of
Art’s deep relationship with the Lord and his life’s mission to
change peoples’ lives through the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Art served as Senior Pastor at numerous Presbyterian churches
for over 50 years. He dedicated his time to serving the needs of
his congregation and was also a doting and loving husband,
father, brother, grandfather, and friend.
He is lovingly remembered and terribly missed by those who
knew him.
Please make a donation in honor of Art to the American
Cancer Research Society http://donate.cancer.org/ or the Cancer
Research Institute http://www.cancerresearch.org/
