Denver Forest Kiersey

Denver F. Kiersey, age 94 of Hastings passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Care.

Mr. Kiersey was born on July 2, 1926 in Lansing, MI, the son of Donald Sr. & Eleanor Kiersey. He was raised in the Northport area attending Northport High School graduating in 1944.

Denver was a veteran serving in WWII, having received decorations, and having been honorably discharged in May 1946 as Staff Sargent.

Denver then attended Davenport College studying accounting. He later worked at the E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings as an accountant.

Denver was married to Barbara L. (Castelein) Kiersey on March 26, 1949 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. They were married for 52 years. Denver was an active, serving member of the Presbyterian Church until his passing.

Denver enjoyed camping on Grand Traverse Bay, bowling, golfing, playing cards, fishing, and walking in the woods with his good friends and enjoying nature. Many people will remember Denver for his Christmas Trees, as well as preparing Income taxes, which he did for many years.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two infant children, brothers Hugh (Ole), Gerald, Donald, Robert and Ralph Kiersey, and sister Georgia Kay (Kiersey) Alpers. Surviving siblings are Beulah (Kiersey) Benedict, and Gerald Kiersey.

Mr. Kiersey is survived by his beloved companion Carol Stuart of 15 years, daughter Cassandra L. (Kiersey) Argetsinger, and Eric L. & Julie (Trick) Kiersey, both of Hastings. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren; Macie Argetsinger, Vanessa (Michael) Ring, Shane (Stephanie) Kiersey, residing
in Kansas, Karissa (Jeff) Weaver residing in Ohio. Eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be a private family burial at Hastings Township Cemetery with arrangements being made by Girrbach Funeral Home.

Due to inclement weather, and the current pandemic, a Celebration of Denver's life will be held at a later date so that all family, friends and community may attend to celebrate our father's life. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.