Harvey Becksvoort, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Brookcrest Care Center. Harvey was born February 20, 1927 to Harry and Gertie Becksvoort in Graafschaap, MI. He married Barbara Overway on March 7, 1947 and raised two sons Bill and Bob Becksvoort. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law Art (Lois) Becksvoort; and brother-in-law, Wayne Scholten. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Barbara Becksvoort; sons Bill (Susan) Becksvoort and Bob (Marilyn) Becksvoort; grandchildren Eric (Jami) Alferink, Chad Becksvoort, Adam Becksvoort, Scott Becksvoort; siblings Mike (Elaine) Becksvoort, Julia Stadt, Jim (Ruth) Becksvoort, Leona Scholten, Jim (Marty) Zylstra; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Harvey was a past member of Calvary Reformed Church and now of Covenant CRC in Cutlerville. He served the church as usher and deacon. He was employed by IGA, Super Food Services and Spartan Stores. During retirement, he and Barb loved volunteering at Bibles for Mexico, where he spent a lot of time sorting Christmas decorations and putting Christmas trees together. He loved boating on Saturdays with the boys on Lake Michigan and on Gun Lake when they were growing up. He later enjoyed big lake fishing on Saturdays where he could enjoy the lake, the catching of fish, and good friends. He and Barb both enjoyed camping and spending time at Sandy Pines where he golfed and drove the grandkids in the golf cart.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, MI, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresbyron.com.
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