Donald G. Burgess

BURGESS Donald Burgess, age 85, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, September 23, 2015, surrounded by his family at his home. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Steven Lackey and his brother-in-law, Chuck Mast.

Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Delores, his children; Dawn (Paul) Minor, Donna (Brian) Lackey, David (Christine) Burgess, Dale (Janet) Burgess, Dean (Carrie) Burgess; his grandchildren, Jason (Heather) Minor, Amanda (Chad) Smits, Dianna (Mike) Kisner, Nathan Minor, Joshua Lackey, Sara Lackey, Lisa Burgess, Jill (Alex) King, Kelly Burgess, Erin Burgess, Joel Burgess, Cory Burgess, Jesse Burgess, Breeanna Burgess, Rebecca (Nick) Frankfurth, Michael (Kimberly) Burgess, Rachel (Josh) Hook; his great-grandchildren, Deejay Minor, Logan Minor, Nicholas Light, Jackson Smits, Gabe Kisner, Kali Kisner, Trey Kisner, Jayden Frankfurth, Avery Frankfurth, Ellie Hook; his siblings, Rev. Warren (Jeanne) Burgess, Harold (Norine) Burgess, Joan (Ron) Johnson, Dick (Mick) Burgess; and sisters-in-law, Marlene (Dick) DeKoning, Ev Ayers and Cindy Mast.

Don served during WWII as an M.P. in the US Army. He worked at D.V.K. Construction as a General Contractor and more specifically, a carpenter, for over 35 years. Don loved the Lord and served Him as a life-long member of Corinth Reformed Church. He was also on the board at Cran-Hill Ranch for many years, and received a "Lifetime of Service" Award in 2013.

Relatives and friends are invited to share memories and stories of Don's life on Monday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at Cook Funeral Home - 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at Corinth Reformed Church, 129 - 100th St. SE, Byron Center, on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM with a dessert reception to follow. Interment will take place at Winchester Cemetery on Wednesday, September 30. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be made to Corinth Reformed Church or Cran-Hill Ranch. Please share memories on our website at www.cookcares.com.

Visitation Monday, September 28 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cook Funeral Home - Byron Center 2067 84th Street Byron Center, MI

Funeral Service Tuesday, September 29 6:30 PM Corinth Reformed Church 129 100th Street S.E. Byron Center, MI

Reception following Service Tuesday September 29 Corinth Reformed Church 129 100th Street S.E. Byron Center, MI