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Grand Valley Mourns the Loss of Doulatram Chattulani
August 23, 2017
Doulatram (Ram) Chattulani passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in Thailand on August 20, 2017. He was born on April 18, 1941 in Kobe, Japan to W.D. Chattulani and Masuyo Kimura. He came to the United States in 1960 in pursuit of a strong education and access to better resources for his family. He worked tirelessly to put himself through school, ultimately receiving a PhD from Michigan State University. He went on to teach at GVSU for over 30 years, shaping the lives of thousands of aspiring teachers. He enjoyed biking, tennis, and playing with his granddaughters. He valued adventure and experiences and loved traveling with his family to many parts of the world. He is survived by his loving wife, Payom Chattulani, his daughters, Michiko Chattulani and Yumiko Jakobcic, their mother, Cynthia Chattulani, son-in-law Andrew Jakobcic, and precious granddaughters Gracie and Stella Jakobcic. He is also survived by his dear sister, Devi Lally, and countless other family and friends whom he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Ram Chattulani Memorial Scholarship, Grand Valley State University, PO Box 2005, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501-2005.
The memorial will be on September 16 from 5-8 p.m. at the Vanzantwick Chapel in Grand Haven (620 Washington), with remarks at 6:30 p.m.
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