Hilbert "Hilby" Lee Medendorp

Hilbert "Hilby" Lee Medendorp, born December 31, 1947, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2021, with his family by his side – his wife Reggie of 51 years, son Brian, daughter-in-law Sharon, and granddaughter Brooke Sage.

Hilby's love for life was first and foremost following Jesus, followed up by the love of his life, Reggie.  He is now in the arms of his son Scott, who passed away in 2002.

Hilby had a passion with nature and all of God's creation and enjoyed every minute possible feeling blessed to witness it and live it out.

Anyone knowing Hilby knew he so dearly loved them and would often tell them or left them feeling his love.

For many years, he just couldn't wait to spend as much time as possible with Brian on his land, helping with wildlife food plots, enjoying his hunting, and big laughs with Brooke and Sharon.

Hilby leaves behind his wife Reggie, son Brian (Sharon) and granddaughter Brooke, his sisters Gale (Rick) Jameson, Karen (Roland) Swerger, brother Bill (Gloria) Medendorp, special sister-in-law Marcia (Jeff) Genther, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Reka Medendorp, brothers Butch and Albert, and sister Evelyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Spiritual Care Consultants, Attention: Gale Kragt, 1375 W. Green Street, Suite #1, Hastings, MI 49058 or online at https://www.spiritualcareconsultants.com/pages/make-a-donation .

Visitation is Friday, December 31, 2021, from Noon to 3:00 PM, at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.  A private service for immediate family only will be held at 4:00 PM with Military Honors by the American Legion 45 Post. The service will be live streamed at http://www.facebook.com/GirrbachFuneralHome - you do not need a Facebook Account to view.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.