Obituary of Henry Amey

Henry “Hank” Amey, age 94, of The Villages, Florida passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, January 21, 2019 with his wife by his side. Hank was born July 12, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was a son of the late John Amey and Mary Ruth Amey. Raised and educated in Mattawan. Hank proudly served his Country 3 years in The United States Army during WWII. General Patton’s 3^rd Army 5 Major Battles (Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rineland and Central Europe). Hank was a Kalamazoo Policeman for 3 years. He then worked for 37 years with the Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company as Lead Operator in fine chemicals. After retiring from Upjohn he worked for Key Income Tax for 15 years on Anna Maria Island and also did volunteer service for 15 years with AARP doing taxes for the elderly.

Hank was a golfer and an avid bowler. He was proud of his 210 triplicate and winning the major disease clinic bowling sweeper in 1981 and also winning several league championships. He met the love of his life Henrietta Kloosterman in 1976 at Airway Lanes. They were united in marriage in 1983. Prior to living in Kalamazoo Hank and Henrietta resided on Anna Maria Island in the winter and South Haven in the summer for 23 years. In 2006 they moved to The Villages and have a condo on Anna Maria Island they visited often.

He was a life member of The VFW Post 1527 in Kalamazoo, The Elks in Three Rivers, American Legion and Moose in South Haven, Michigan.

Hank is survived by his loving and devoted wife Henrietta (Kloosterman) Amey; His children Sharon (Bruce) Rosema, Jess (Nancy) Amey, Bob (Mary) Amey, granddaughter Jessica Amey, many Kloosterman in-laws, several nieces and nephews.

His son Hank Jr. preceded him in death in 1983. His brother John Amey, sisters Winnifred Nedervelt and Mary Ruth Melli.

Hank lived his life with a kind heart, honest, truthful, compassionate, caring and love for his Country and always flying the American flag. May he rest in peace.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 10-11 am with a funeral service at 11 am, located at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162. A graveside service with military honors will be held immediately following at Florida National Cemetery.

A celebration of life will also be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan at a later date this summer.

In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made in his memory to The Villages Cornerstone Hospice, https://web.cshospice.org/, or Disabled American Veterans https://www.dav.org/.

Online condolences may be sent at hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral and Cremation Life Event Center, The Villages.