DYLAN NORMAN HENDRICK HERWERDEN

HERWERDEN DYLAN NORMAN HENDRICK HERWERDEN, age 21, of Middleburg Heights, went to his heavenly home following a tragic auto accident on December 3, 2016. Cherished son of Norman and Nancee (nee Koster); much loved and adored brother of Tyler and sister Madison; treasured grandson of Ruth Koster; predeceased by grandparents George Koster, Norm and Jean Herwerden; nephew of Dave and Gail Herwerden (Lindsay and William, David and Amanda, Nate), Jim and Pat Herwerden (Jamie and Juan David Grisales, Tom and friend Rebecca), Rick and Karen Herwerden (Dan, Emily), Don and Cathy Herwerden (Connor, Morgan), Gary and Lorrie Koster (Brent, Christie), Glenn and Charlcie (Matthew); special "Aunt and Uncle" Joe and Nancy Shucofsky (Ryan, Kyle), "Aunt" Maryan and Doug Lien (Kim).. Fellow student with friends from Bethel Christian Academy, Royal Redeemer Lutheran, Lutheran West High School, Midpark High School, and Tri-C College. As part of the celebration of Dylan's life, and as comfort for his family, they have supplied ornaments in hope that you will share a special memory or funny story you had with Dylan by writing it on their ornament at the visitation. They will cherish these tokens for years to come. The ornaments will be on display during the service, on the beautiful Christmas trees from the tree lot where he worked since he was 15..."My most favorite job ever". In his search for a career path, his first criteria was a job that would allow 6 weeks off during the holiday season so that he could work at the tree lot each year. (Dave's Trees, Southland Plaza/130th, Middleburg Hts.). Dylan had many favorites...the family pet dog "Gracie", golf, snowboarding, the color orange, pulling pranks, working out, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Please no flowers, as the charities chosen by his family in remembrance are: -Cleveland City Mission: Dylan's grandparents on both sides of the family volunteered for many years at their local city missions. This fall, Dylan, his dad and uncle participated in the "Ride for the Mission" - a motorcycle ride that benefits the work of the City Mission to care for the homeless, provide special programs to transition men, women and children from living on the street to holding jobs and live on their own. Having had such a great time, they planned to make this an annual family event. (The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44103). -Lutheran West High School, Rocky River: Dylan and his siblings attend(ed) Lutheran West, and were blessed by the staff and fellow students - several of whom remained friends long after graduation. (Lutheran West High School, 3850 Linden Rd., Rocky River, Ohio 44116). Funeral services Friday, December 9, 2016 at Grace Church, 7393 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 at 12 NOON. The memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Shawn Brennan of Grace Church, and Rev. Dr. Kenneth Chalker of University Circle United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at Grace Church, Thursday from 3 - 8 PM and Friday from 11 - 12 Noon. Visitation December 08, 2016 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM December 09, 2016 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Grace Church 7393 Pearl Road Middleburg Heights, OH (440) 243-4885 Funeral Service December 09, 2016 12:00 PM Grace Church 7393 Pearl Road Middleburg Heights, OH (440) 243-4885