Kevin Dale Wiersma
December 31, 1986 ~ August 29, 2008
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
Kevin Dale Wiersma, Jr., 21, of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Forked River, NJ died August 29, 2008 in Leonardtown, MD. Born December 31, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA he was the son of Kevin Dale Wiersma, Sr. of California, MD and Mariann H. Madden of Lexington Park, MD. He is survived by his sister Lauron Wiersma of Lexington Park, MD. Mr. Wiersma moved to St. Mary’s County in November of 1996 from Forked River, NJ. He graduated from Great Mills High School Class of 2006, and he was a welder. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Marshall, Justin Crosman, Jesse Panagakos, Andrew Melendez, Kevin “Nikko” Briscoe and Richard Hawes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Todd Caton, Craig Caton, Lloyd Brothers, Victor Proctor, Andy Wood and Deron Chase.
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“We would like to express our deepest sympothy in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family. We will surley miss Kevin.”
“I grieve for your sorrow… Bidden or unbidden, God is present. (Old Celtic Grace) The shade of death lies on thy face. But the Lord of Grace stands before thee, And peace is in His mind. Sleep, O sleep in the calm of all calm, Sleep, O sleep in the love of all loves, Sleep, beloved, in the Lord of life…”
“Wiersma family my condolences are with you all. Everytime I saw Kevin with Drew he always had a smile on his face no matter what. My sympathy to you all in this time of tragedy.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I went to school with Kevin he was a long lost friend. You won’t be forgotten. Sorry to hear about your loss.”
“We are so sorry. He was so handsome and so young. We are thinking of you MaryAnn, Kevin and Lauren. And to all of the rest of this wonderful family. We will be there for you at the end of the week.”
“So very, very sad to hear about Kevin. I believe Kevin has been by our house to see Jim. My sincere heart felt condolences to the famly. Our family feels your pain and knows all to well what your family is going through. It has only been 8 months since Jim passed away in a car accident. Again so sorry for the loss of your son. May he rest in peace and be in our hearts forever. “
“Mariann & Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. You will be in my family’s thoughts and prayers during this trying time. God bless your family.”
“I know there are no words that can ease your pain, but know that we care and are here for you if you need anything. “
“Marian& Lauron, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Kevin was a great kid & good friend to many. Love Carol”
“I am so sorry for the loss of Kevin, he is & was a great kid. Please except my condolences Marian love to u & Lorren”
“To the family of Kevin, my condolences are with you and your family. Kevin is sorely missed and I am so thankful I had the honor of working with him and becoming his friend. He was such a wonderful person to know! My prayers are with you all.”
“To all the family. I’m so sorry and sad to hear about Kevin. It’s been less than two months since Bob’s son Ken passed. It is a very terrible thing for a parent to have to go thru. Our hearts are with you. Our sincere condolences to all of the family. “
“Mariann & Family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Kevin. You will be in our family’s thoughts and prayers. God be with you and your family.”
“Mariann and Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about Little Kevin. I will be praying for you and your family through this very sad time! “
“Kevin & Family, I can not imagine what you are going through these most difficult and sad times! My families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.”
“Kevin, Bonnie & Family, So very sorry to hear about Kevin Jr. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Please call me if I could help in any way.”
“Kevin…I just want to say that I know this is a very difficult time and my thoughts are with you. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Son Kevin. I hope that you find comfort in your friends and comfort in memories of your relationship with your Son.”
“We are so, so sorry for the loss of Kevin. Kevin’s life just began in Heaven. We love you, Robert and Silvia”
“May the God of Peace comfort your family at this time when words cannot even express the grief being felt right now. I grieve with you and you will be in my prayers. May God bless your family.”
“Mariann and Lauron, I am so sorry! Kevin is such an incredible kid! I loved him like a son and know that he will never be forgotten! Know you are in my prayers each and every day!”
“Our Prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. My God take you into his arms and comfort you. Kevin you will be greatly missed.”
“I am Very sorry to hear about Kevin. My condolences go out to the faimly.God Bless your faimly.”
“Kevin and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you.”
“We are so sorry to hear about Kevin. Andy worked with him at Coffee Hill. Kevin car pooled with Andy often when they were not at the shop. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kevins family. “
“Mariann & Lauren; I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son & Brother. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him, but the pain and sorrow of losing a child is something no one can really understand but you. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and I pray that God gives you the strenghth to help you through this painful time. I will remember you in my prayers. God bless you. Shirley Shreve”
“I am so sorry for what happened because he was still so young and had a very promising life ahead of him. He will be in my prayers.”
“Kevin and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Please know that your son and your family are in our thoughts and daily prayers. May God Bless you and your family at this very difficult time.”
“Kevin and Family, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a difficult time for all. If and when you need a shoulder to lean on or a friend to talk to, I want you to know I’ll be there to help. Kevin, sincere condolences to you and your family.”
“Kevin and Mariann, Susan and I are praying that you find some peace at this time of great loss. We know that you will keep your son in your heart forever finding joy in your memory of him.”
“”Wiersma family my condolences are with you all. Everytime I saw Kevin with Drew he always had a smile on his face no matter what. Kevin was like a brother to me and that I will never forget. God bless your family.”
“Patricia, We are so saddened to hear about the loss of your nephew. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Your friends at CHRISTUS send their love and concern for you during this difficult time.”
“Kevin, So very sorry to hear about the loss of your son this past weekend. I would like to express my deepest sympathies for such a tragic loss. May you find some comfort among family and friends and the strength to go on with your life in an honorable way.”
“Mariann, Martin, Lauren, and Kevin and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our hearts at this trying time. Remember that God does not put you in any situation that you’re not capable of handling. God bless you. We’re here if you need us.”
“Hello Marian. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you and Lauren. Tony”
“We were all so sorry to hear about Kevin. But, to be absent from this earth is to be present with our Lord, who is the author & finisher of all of our lives. We pray peace for your family, though grieving, and hope for the future until you’re reunited in Heaven.”
“Dear Kevin, Bonnie and Family: Please know in your hearts that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are just so very sorry for the loss of your son.”
“MARIANN & LAURON, WE ARE DEEPLY SADDEN BY THE NEWS OF KEVIN’S PASSING. MAY GOD’S PEACE BE IN YOUR HEARTS THAT KEVIN IS NO LONGER SUFFERING AND IS AT REST. OUR THOUGHTS A PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.”
“Mariann and Family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Kevin. Healing thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Kevin’s light will truly be missed in this world. “
“Patricia and family – your CHRISTUS family is thinking of you at this very sad time. I offer my most sincere condolences for the loss your nephew. Please extend this sentiment to your family for the loss of their beloved son. “
“Kevin, my heart became heavy with sorrow when I heard about the loss of your son. Cheryl and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. God bless. Frank & Cheryl Nuhfer”
“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you to give you strength during these times.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God will see you through this and I hope will help you to find peace in the memories.”
“Mariann, Martin & Lauron.. I can’t even imagine how sad you must be feeling by this tragedy, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mariann, please call me if you need anything. “
“So sorry for your loss Mariann and Lauren.Kevin was a great boy with a positive outlook who brought happiness to whoever he was with.I cant begin to imagine the pain you both are suffering My thoughts are with you……Just keep in mind God decided to bring his Angel home “
“My prayers are with you all. I went to school with Kevin and took a few classes with him, he was a great kid. Stay strong and always remember that he is now in a better place. “
“Kevin will miss you.always enjoyed teasing you..but then telling you how very proud of you I was that you went to welding school .we all will miss you at southern tire. Bobby.”
“To the entire family: My most sincere condolences go out to all of you, as we are still grieving from losing our own daughter. You’ve become part of a very exclusive club of people who can only know your pain as you do. Please be strong in knowing that he truly is in a better place. Peace be with you.”
“Mariann and Lauron, I am sorry for your loss of Kevin. Kevin is with God now and will always be your angel watching over you both. I love you both and if there is anything I can do, please give me a call.”
“Mariann & Lauren, We just learned that Kevin passed away and wanted to express our condolences on your loss. It seems like yesterday when they were all so young and playing together at the bowling alley. You are both in our thoughts and prayers.”