Jack Thomas Niles

Jack Thomas Niles, 79, of South Haven, Michigan died on July 28, 2009 at home. He was born on December, 18, 1929 to Lucius and Alice (Zeedyk) Niles in South Haven, Michigan. Jack graduated from South Haven High School in 1949. Jack served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jack married Wanda Anderson on March 2, 1954 in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Jack owned and operated Zeedyk’s Flower Shop in South Haven for 20 years. Jack also drove bus #11 and #17 for South Haven Public Schools. Jack also worked at Michigan Shore Lumber until it burned down, Don’s Linoleum and Wolverine Hardware for 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and laying in the sun. Jack spent much time at the baseball fields where he coached little league for many years. Jack was also an avid Detroit Tiger’s fan.

He is preceded in death along with his parents by two sisters- Helen Morehead and Marge Powers; and one brother- Richard “Lou” Niles.

Jack is survived by his wife – Wanda Niles of South Haven, Michigan; two sons- Michael Jack Niles and Zane Thomas Niles both of South Haven, Michigan; one daughter- Nona Ann (Donald) Borah of Holland, Michigan. Two grandchildren- Samantha Tara Lynn Niles and Airron Lee Reese Hiatt also survive.

Visitation will take place on Friday, July 31 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in South Haven. Funeral services will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Harold F. Filbrandt officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven, Michigan. Memorials can be made to South Haven’s Hospice at Home or the First United Methodist Church. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.

The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home 637-0333.