Stephen A. Pontious

Stephen A. Pontious, age 73, of Caledonia, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He will be greatly missed by his sons, James (Maureen), Joe (Jane), and John (Melissa Dembny); grandchildren, Trent, Paige, Phoebe, Brooke, Keagan, Courtney, and Stephen. He retired after many years of service from IBM and later from Lexmark. He served in the US Army in Vietnam. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with visitation an hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holy Family Catholic Church.

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January 14, 2017

Please contact me. I have some photos of Steve to share from when he was about age 9. We were best friends who lived across the alley from each other when he lived with his grandparents on West Laketon. One photo is of all the neighborhood kids--mostly girls. It was less than a year later that we moved to California. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

- Tom Olsen

December 09, 2016

My prayers and sympathy are with Steve's family during this time of loss. Steve was a special cousin and I hold dear all the lovely memories of him. My condolences, Susan

- Susan Zagaroli Rosenblum

November 13, 2016

Thinking of all you and praying for an extra measure of God's peace for you in this time of sorrow.

- Mike & Becky Wilson Kendall & Karli

November 12, 2016

Steve was our high school classmate. We remember him fondly and send our sympathy and prayers to his family.

- Joe & Gloria Cote

November 12, 2016

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please allow memories and laughter hold you. I have thought of Steve often this morning. He was my date for the winter prom and my corsage was gardenias. He laughed while doing doughnuts in the snow. These are the warm memories I have of him. God hold you all tightly in His hands. Dorothy Piasecki Poland

- Dorothy Piasecki Poland

November 12, 2016

Memories of Steve always bring a smile to my face. When John was young they would often stay at our house when visiting Muskegon. Steve's health this past year was not always pleasant and I know he is now at peace. He loved and was very proud of his three boys. We extend our sympathies to Jim, Joe, John, and their families.

- Helen and Dave Semelbauer

November 12, 2016

Steve will indeed be missed greatly. We're so sorry to not be able attend his services because of travel out of state. Please know that he, and all of you, will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.

- Jack and Ellen McCarl

November 11, 2016

Steve was a wonderful cousin. He was my sponsor for my Confirmation. He attended my graduations from Musk. Catholic Central, George Washington University in Wash. DC and from Cooley Law School. We had many good times having dinner and getting together in recent years. He will be missed. Our condolences to Jim, Joe and John. Mike.

- Mike & Jenny Zagaroli

November 11, 2016

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Pontious family. Losing a loved one is never easy. However, the Bible offers us a wonderful hope in that we will see these precious ones again soon (John 5:28,29). May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.

- Landon