Survived by; Melinda (Robert) Mabie, Pamela Gates, Pamela (Robert) Czlonka, Zachary (Nancy) Herbig, Melissa (Len) Crane and daughter in law Cheryl Brydges. Also survived by grandchildren; Christopher (Jenni) Mabie, Spencer Gates, Mandy Brydges, Andrea (Eric) Jacovetti, Nicole Brydges, Matthew (Kristie) Czlonka, Hollie Czlonka, Michael Crane, Joshua Herbig and Great Grand Children; Madison Mabie, Brixton Czlonka, many nieces, nephews and friend Judy Smith.
Preceded in death by parents John and Margaret Brydges, wife Marilyn Brydges, son Donald Brydges, grandson Jason Mabie, sister Barbara (Lyle) Frede brother John Brydges and friend Bert Smith.
Don proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war and was discharged in 1953 as a disabled veteran. He lived all of his life in the Grand Rapids area. Don loved all of his dogs and took them with him for walks and rides in the car. He was a postal clerk for over 30 years and enjoyed working and playing cards with his buddies from the post office. He was an avid sports fan of all sports. Don liked to say that for 74 years he could never remember being sick a day in his life. Don lived life to the fullest and had a joy for living, he will be deeply missed.
Visitation for Don will be on Monday January 21, 2019 from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. at Reyers North Valley Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Reyers North Valley Chapel Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kent County Humane Society.
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