Chester Lavern Harmsen

His first wife Beverly F. preceded him in death in 1973. Surviving are his wife Beverly J.; his daughters, Kathleen 'Kathy' Gary Keizer of Wyoming, Stefni James Mumper of Newaygo; step-children, Steven Melinda Rush of Belding, Kristie Durst of Coopersville, Kathie Doug Spriensma of Coopersville, Kerrie Keith Meinema of Hudsonville, Kim Jim Holbrook of Orleans, Karen Richard Matteson of Grand Rapids, Scott Lorie Rush of Comstock Park; sister Frances Clifford Spotts of Charlotte, brother Ward Virginia of Byron Center, brother Paul Judy of Hulbert; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Thank you to AMVETS Post 30, Newaygo County Commission on Aging in White Cloud and all the staff at Metron of Big Rapids, especially Val Becker, for all the loving care you gave to him.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday 2 p.m. at the Cook Memorial Chapel, 4235 Prairie St., Grandville east building.

The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, Grandville west building.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Newaygo County Commission on Aging.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or services, please sign the family's Memory Book at www.cookfuneralhome.com.

Visitation December 02, 2001 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Funeral Service December 04, 2001 2:00 PM Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Interment Tuesday December 04 2001 Rosedale Memorial Park 0-50 Lake Michigan Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) 453-2411

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral Home, Inc. - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619