I still don't want to believe you are gone... we shared some good times together from fires in justins backyard to swimming in shady lake. The last time I seen you was at kevins wedding and boy did we have a blast. I can only imagine your jammin to some demon hunter right now.. I love you BM see you on the other side!!

The memorial service today was filled with so much love of family and friends.  My heart aches for Chris and Pam and for all those who are feeling this great loss.  May God grant you all strength and provide you many heart warming smiles as you walk on your paths of remembrance.  
Love
Shelley

Dear Mike,
  I knew you since we were very young. In you, I ended up with one of the best friends anyone could ever hope for. You'll be missed by everyone. Not everyone makes such a lasting impression on the people they meet, but you excelled at it. Take care...

I remember the late nights at Zack's, where you'd keep us all laughing the entire night. I wish we hadn't really lost touch. Miss you. Your memory will always be in my heart.

Mike, 
You were one of the kindest guys I have ever known. The Aggie days were a blast and wouldn't have been the same without you there. You always gave encouraging words to your peers and gave a hand when needed. You personally gave me encouraging words on many occasions or did something to make me laugh when I was down. Gentle giant doesn't come close to describing your persona. You will definitely be missed my friend. May you rest in peace with the Lord. We shall meet again.

I don't even know what to say, mike was so much more than a cousin, he was more like my brother. We grew up together and spent so much time together, I'll never forget fishing and swimming up north at poppies house.I am really going to miss mike, my cousin my brother,my good friend, a friendship cut way to short.I will never forget all the good times we had. my prayers are with him.

You were a "Gentle Giant"!! And you will be deeply missed.  I remember one day in school I was having a rough day and you said something and smiled and walked away...made my week! Never going to forget that! Rest in Paradise...See you again one day!

Simply said, I miss you Mike, this isn't fair, you had your whole life ahead of you. Including one more fish to be caught off of Poppie's dock. I keep trying to think of what to write, but this is to surreal to understand right now. I love you and i want you to know that. I wish we lived closer to spend more time together, family is precious, you now have taught me that. You were a great cousin, always trying to protect me when Kyle was tormenting his little sister. You had a quite smile that would light up a room. Give Nanna a kiss for me, we now have two guardian angels looking over us. I love you.

Michael was a gental giant, with a large heart. I have fond memories of him fishing at the end of Poppie's dock with Kyle. I wish we lived closer so we could have had more of those times. I will always think of Mike when I look at the end of the dock. 
I love you Mike, Grandma Messink will take good care you until we see you again.
With Love, Aunt Karen

I am so sorry for your loss.  I met Mike at church and he was always so nice and pleasant to be around.  I know many people who love him and thought the world of him and his sense of humor.  He was an amazing writer and I will never forget hearing him read his poem at one of our retreats where we all sat in awe.  I will continue to pray for his family and friends during this difficult time.

Love and Hugs and Prayers,

Mike

I will always remember our adventures together with troop 499. You are a true gentle giant and special person. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope you enjoy heaven. Thanks for being a part of my life.

I am truly sorry about your loss , our Prays & thoughts are with you & ypur Family during this difficult time.

Sending out much love and prayers to the family and many who loved and considered Big Mike family!  BM was always ready to greet me with a smile and hug, and ALWAYS a good laugh.  All my memories of him involve him truly cracking me up.  Mike was very well loved and will be very much missed.
May the love and peace of God, which is beyond all understanding, be with those whose hearts are hurting from the loss of of Mike.

Mike was a scout in Troop 499. One memory is the High Adventure Backpacking trip to the Porcupine Mountains in the U.P.  Mike had issues with feet problems (no small challenge for one Mike's size)!  Also our bear bag food storage problem, where the bear won!  Memories and Experiences we shared.  Our prayers are with you and your family.

Big Mike,
You were a standout in a sea of faces. Your smile and glow could light up the darkest of atmospheres. I thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with you at Reality/Besideus. Thank you for helping write my favorite chapter of life thus far and brightening up the world for my tenure in the Mitten.
~Carson

This just doesn't seem real.  We will miss you so much, Big Mike.  Your stories, jokes, and impressions were priceless.  If only we taped some of those.  You will never ever be forgotten.  Thank you for all the laughs.  Love you, buddy!

Let me start out by saying , Mike was a very passive and kind soul, he blessed my family with many memories and good times. My heart and many prayers go out to his many young friends and his family.We will always remember all the laughs and good times . He truly will be missed.

I will miss you Big Mike. Your many impressions brought a smile to my face. You were such fun to be around. I will remember the time of my bachelor party when we played chicken in the pool. We all had so much fun that day at my brother's house.

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Michael Christian Messink

3 July, 1985 – 2 July, 2011

Harry J Will Funeral Homes

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