Ray Allen Beek

Ray A. Beek, age 86 of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born in Zutphen, Michigan on June 19, 1934. He died peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Ann; his parents Gerald and Marguerite Beek; and brother, August Beek.

He was raised on the corner in Jamestown, MI, working on his uncle's farm as a young man. He was a dedicated leader at US Engineering and GWI. As a skilled woodworker, he enjoyed creating detailed crafts.

Ray loved hunting at Camp Crazy Bear with his son, Mike, brother, Cliff, and grandsons. He loved traveling out west and motorcycling and also spent many winters at the KOA in St. Petersburg, Florida with family and friends.

He married Betty Oase (Wittiveen) in 1953, and to this union were born two children Linda (Gary) Bucholz and Mike (Roxanne) Beek.

He married Ann Warmelink (Jense) in 1977. He loved Ann's children as his own: Lori (Mike) Hansen, Linda (Brian) Young, Jim (Cathy) Warmelink, and Tim Warmelink. Dad would say, “the children are never referred to as 'steps' in our family." They're all sisters and brothers. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be lovingly remembered by his sister and brother Karen (Hal) Wagner and Clifford (Deb) Beek, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Floral View Memorial Gardens, 5371 8th Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Dr. Adam Wolfe and his staff for all the kindness and care they provided over the years to Ray and Ann. Also to Spectrum Hospice for their comfort care near the end. Their loving, faith-filled guidance allowed us to care for Dad. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Green Lake Calvary Church Benevolent Fund, 608 145th Ave., Caledonia, MI 49316. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.