Lester E. Beld, age 92, of Hudsonville, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack Allen Beld; grandson, Casey Jack Piers; two brothers, Robert and Howard Beld; two sisters, Marion Riley and Ethel Adams. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene; children, Lester L. (Diane) Beld, Sherry (Stan) Lewis, Dan (Shelly) Beld, Gary (Rhonda) Beld, Karen Beld-Wood, Sue (Don) Piers, Jane Sterk, June (Martin) Faber, Ken (Julie) Beld; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Aylworth; sister-in-law, Wilma Beld; many nieces and nephews. Les was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to tinker in his workshop and drive his tractors. He was one of the first "environmentalists" by recycling and re-purposing anything he could. Lester's family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Sheldon Meadows Living Center and Spectrum Health Hospice. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home in Grandville. Dr. Cecil Martens officiated. Interment was held at Blendon Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Riverbend Steam and Gas Association or South Blendon Reformed Church Building Fund
-Published in Grand Rapids Press on Sept. 4, 2016
-Published in Grand Rapids Press on Sept. 4, 2016
Lester E. Beld, age 92, of Hudsonville, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack Allen Beld; grandson, Casey Jack Piers; two brothers, Robert and Howard Beld; two sisters, Marion Riley and Ethel Adams. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene; children, Lester L. (Diane) Beld, Sherry (Stan) Lewis, Dan (Shelly) Beld, Gary (Rhonda) Beld, Karen Beld-Wood, Sue (Don) Piers, Jane Sterk, June (Martin) Faber, Ken (Julie) Beld; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Aylworth; sister-in-law, Wilma Beld; many nieces and nephews. Les was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to tinker in his workshop and drive his tractors. He was one of the first "environmentalists" by recycling and re-purposing anything he could. Lester's family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Sheldon Meadows Living Center and Spectrum Health Hospice. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home in Grandville. Dr. Cecil Martens officiated. Interment was held at Blendon Township Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Riverbend Steam and Gas Association or South Blendon Reformed Church Building Fund
-Published in Grand Rapids Press on Sept. 4, 2016
-Published in Grand Rapids Press on Sept. 4, 2016
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