
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Bill S. Backstrom.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years Helen; his children, Connie Backstrom, Judy Flammang, Rick Mary Kay Fletcher, David Fletcher, Denise Don Bebee, James Fletcher, and Renee Frank Schuitema; his 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; his sisters, Thelma Eugene Straub, Nancy Bender, Eleanor Harold Peterson, and Virginia Leland Bliss; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Grand Rapids First Assembly of God Prayer Chapel with Rev. Jack Pepple officiating.
Interment will be at Floral View Memorial Gardens.
The family will meet with relatives and friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Byron Center 2067 84th SW.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help to defray expenses.
If you are unable to attend the service or visitation please sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.
Visitation November 28, 2003 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. Byron Center, MI (616) 878-9744
Funeral Service November 29, 2003 11:00 AM First Assembly of God 2100 44th St SW Grand Rapids, MI (616) 531-2100
Interment November 29, 2003 1:30 PM Floral View Memorial Gardens 0-5371 8th Avenue Grandville, MI 616-457-0140 or 394-
Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Byron Center Chapel 2067 84th St. SW Byron Center, MI 616-878--9744
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