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Ronald
2017
Ronald Duane Myers, Sr.
January 23, 1941 — August 13, 2017
Ronald Duane Myers, Sr.
Of Middleville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 13, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 76. He was born in Hastings, Michigan on January 23, 1941, the son of Floyd Edward and Virginia (Gilding) Myers. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1959 and attended Davenport University and Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. On May 7, 1961, he married Jo Ellyn Wilson. Over the course of his career, he was a pastor, paramedic, Logistics Manager for Bil Mar Foods and a truck driver. As part of his caring for others, Ron's time as a paramedic and pastor were very important to him. He was very good at what he did and enjoyed being able to serve others.
Ron had a very caring and generous heart and a great sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, yard work and gardening (taking his grandkids for rides on his lawnmower). Ron was actively involved in working with and leading the youth group for many years (including many water fights). He volunteered to serve on several mission trips to Honduras and Nicaragua. He also served as a mentor to youth through Kids Hope and S.T.R.I.V.E. He doted on all his grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them as much as possible.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and Philip Myers, and son-in-law Manuel Beltran del Rio. He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, Jo Ellyn Myers of Middleville, daughter Laurie Jo Beltran del Rio of Norton Shores, son Ron Jr. (Laurie) Myers, of Freeport, daughter Teri-Sue (Fred) Pierson of Hastings, son Sam Myers of Zeeland, son Tom (Natascha) Myers of Middleville, daughter Toni Marie (Jon) Beard of Middleville, 26 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at Lifegate Community Church, 301 E. State Road, Hastings, MI 49058. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan after service with potluck to follow at Lifegate Community Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association West Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Of Middleville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 13, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 76. He was born in Hastings, Michigan on January 23, 1941, the son of Floyd Edward and Virginia (Gilding) Myers. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1959 and attended Davenport University and Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. On May 7, 1961, he married Jo Ellyn Wilson. Over the course of his career, he was a pastor, paramedic, Logistics Manager for Bil Mar Foods and a truck driver. As part of his caring for others, Ron's time as a paramedic and pastor were very important to him. He was very good at what he did and enjoyed being able to serve others.
Ron had a very caring and generous heart and a great sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, yard work and gardening (taking his grandkids for rides on his lawnmower). Ron was actively involved in working with and leading the youth group for many years (including many water fights). He volunteered to serve on several mission trips to Honduras and Nicaragua. He also served as a mentor to youth through Kids Hope and S.T.R.I.V.E. He doted on all his grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them as much as possible.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and Philip Myers, and son-in-law Manuel Beltran del Rio. He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, Jo Ellyn Myers of Middleville, daughter Laurie Jo Beltran del Rio of Norton Shores, son Ron Jr. (Laurie) Myers, of Freeport, daughter Teri-Sue (Fred) Pierson of Hastings, son Sam Myers of Zeeland, son Tom (Natascha) Myers of Middleville, daughter Toni Marie (Jon) Beard of Middleville, 26 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. at Lifegate Community Church, 301 E. State Road, Hastings, MI 49058. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan after service with potluck to follow at Lifegate Community Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association West Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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