Gary Joseph Bekker

Gary Joseph Bekker age 55 of Hastings passed away Friday, July 20, 2012.

He was born April 1, 1957 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Orville and Frances (Hickman) Bekker. Gary attended Northview High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He honorably served in the United States Navy. Gary married Brenda Slaughter on February 3, 1979. He worked in construction and masonry, retiring in 2010.

Gary loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, waterskiing and camping.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Orville and Frances Hickman; son, Joseph Lee Bekker; father-in-law, Ralph Slaughter and brother-in-law, Darrell Slaughter.

Gary is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee Bekker; son, Michael Jason (Kristine) Bekker; brother, Vern (Carol)  Bekker; sister, Edith (Doug) Brownell; mother-in-law, Levada Sue Slaughter; sister-in-law, Christine (Roger) Dehann; brother-in-law, Dennis Slaughter; sister-in-law, Cheryl Slaughter and many nieces and nephews.