Michael John Bottema, Mike K8EX, aged 71 died on June 12, 2018. He is survived by his children Mike & Cathy (William, John) Heather & Matt Ciantar (Kendall, Claire, Elise), his brothers Pete(Karen), Jim(Lori), and sister Arlene (Kevin) Van Heukelom, 5 nieces, 1 nephew. Mike served in the Michigan National Guard and was an avid amateur radio operator who liked to be known as Echo Xray. Mike also loved sailing. A memorial service led by Rev Arie Leder, weill be held at 1 pm Tuesday August 14, 2018 at the Plymouth Heights CRC Grand Rapids. Published in Grand Rapids Press on Aug. 12, 2018
Michael J. Bottema, K8EX SK Birth Date: Sep 13 1946 10-10 Number: 06832 QCWA Number: 21568 Michael John Bottema, Mike K8EX, aged 71 died on June 12, 2018. He is survived by his children Mike & Cathy (William, John) Heather & Matt Ciantar (Kendall, Claire, Elise), his brothers Pete(Karen), Jim(Lori), and sister Arlene(Kevin) Van Heukelom, 5 nieces, 1 nephew. Mike served in the Michigan National Guard and was an avid amateur radio operator who liked to be known as Echo Xray. Mike also loved sailing. A memorial service led by Rev Arie Leder, weill be held at 1 pm Tuesday August 14, 2018 at the Plymouth Heights CRC Grand Rapids. Published in Grand Rapids Press on Aug. 12, 2018 https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=michael-bottema&pid=189851579