Jack Warren Achterhof was born August 16, 1932, in Muskegon, Michigan, to John and Tena Walhout Achterhof. He passed from this life Monday, May 7, 2018, in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years. Jack served his country honorably in the United States Army. He married Eleanor M. Fitzpatrick in Houston, Texas on November 24, 1981. Jack spent most of his working life as a computer programmer for Continental and Dresser. Jack had a variety of pastimes such as golfing, fishing, pitching in baseball when he was younger, and playing bingo.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
2 Daughters;
Jill Orellana and husband Camillo, of Houston, Texas
LaDonna Crumpton, of Houston, Texas
2 Sons;
Joel Achterhof and wife Virginia, of Houston, Texas
Bruce Achterhof and wife Donna, of Jefferson, Texas
Daughter-in-law;
Kim Score, of Owasso, Oklahoma
8 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren
Sister;
Arlyn Batts, of Chicago, Illinois
3 Brothers;
Paul Achterhof, of Jenison, Michigan
Bob Achterhof, of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jim Achterhof, of Grand Rapids, Michigan
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tina, wife, Ellie, brother, Bill, sister, Ruth, and son, Ken.
Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with Reverend Kevin Laufer officiating. Interment will be held at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service. www.moweryfs.com
