Bill Berends, age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nellie Zuverink and grandson, Benji. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernetta Berends; children Cheryl (Randy) Smith (Nate and Tabi, Rachael and Adam, Alex, Tiffany, Marquise, Darius, Henryk), Missy (Bill) Palmatter (Kelsey, Colby, Hunter), Heidi Poll (Brianna and Nathan, Holden); great-grandchildren Kace, Jamieson, and Kameron; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Friendship Christian Reformed Church, 190 100th St. SE, Byron Center, MI 49315. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Friendship CRC, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.