She found joy in every activity, from watching American Idol religiously to spending time in the garden to sailing on Lake Michigan to traversing the country in the motorhome. No adventure was too small or too grand. Jean always said, “The journey is the best part of the adventure.”

Richard loved playing softball, tennis, polo and golf. He was very talented musically and could play the accordion, harmonica and especially the piano.

Anne was a long-term member of Knapp Reformed Church. She enjoyed traveling internationally with family and friends. Anne spent her free time gardening, golfing, skiing, and entertaining her friends and family at her cottage at Silver Lake.

She could play the piano by ear and had a lovely singing voice. She was a gifted artist who loved to draw and paint. Junie, more than anything, loved her Lord Jesus.

After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S Air Force. He served his country for two tours during Vietnam. Ray earned 3 purple heart awards. He faced every challenge in life with admirable strength and courage.

Ella was a long-time member of the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. She was a hardworking farm girl. Ella enjoyed her time outdoors, tending to her garden or just watching the birds. Above all, she was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend who took good care of her loved ones.

Tim’s relationship with Jesus Christ was an important part of his everyday life. He had a servant’s heart and was willing to help anyone. After moving to Colorado, he was an active member at Falcon Baptist Church.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed crosswords and dot to dot puzzles. She was a skilled cook and loved baking. Peggy was well known for her amazing banana bread.

Her love for life was evident in her passion for the outdoors, where she found joy in the simple pleasure of boat rides around Barlow Lake.

Barbara was in the class of 1968 at Lowell High School and later attended CMU. For 25 years, she worked for Dr. Lang, Dr. Gauthier, and Dr. Meier. Barbara found true joy spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John worked at Williams Furniture for over four decades, achieving top sales numerous years. He never complained and was ever the optimist and loved doting on his loving wife, Sue. He enjoyed fishing, golf, camping, joking, and having fun. John was an elder and taught catechism at several churches he attended.

He was also an avid fisherman and spent many hours fishing on the flat river catching dinner for his family with his kids by his side. They spent hours fishing with him and loved it. He also loved to build and work with wood and was quite talented at it. Everything was always perfect and so beautiful when it was finished. Everyone loved his work.

Helen loved her family, cooking, baking and bargain hunting, maybe not always in that order! Helen loved the Lord with all her heart, first and foremost.

Patricia was a Lowell Graduate and St Mary’s Mercy, Grand Rapids School of Nursing, becoming a licensed registered nurse. She retired from Pine Rest Christian Hospital Nursing Service. She loved caring for others, traveling and having family time.

He attended Lowell High School and was very proud to have joined the United States Air Force at the age of 18. He worked at King Milling Company in Lowell for 43 years and worked his way up to Superintendent, of which he served for 15 years before retiring in 1993. He enjoyed hunting and boating and especially loved teaching his young relatives and friends to water ski.

Dan enjoyed a quiet and simple life, spending his time reading, watching movies, gaming and enjoying time with family while being a great uncle to his niece and nephews.

Beau was an amazing son, loving husband, and adoring father. He treasured spending time with his kids; from dirt biking to Lowell Wrestling Club, he was very involved in every aspect of their lives. Beau enjoyed hunting and was a part of Men of Impact group.

For over 50 years, Dee and Charlie lived in Lowell actively participating in community events and raising four children. She made many lifelong friends in Lowell and Dee always exclaimed that she loved “Lowell’s friendly warmth” and the opportunity to befriend other fun women raising families. Dee and the other moms in town especially enjoyed watching their children compete at swimming meets at the Lowell YMCA pool during the summers.

She will be remembered as a loving, caring, selfless, faith-filled, lady whose life was full of goodness and service to others.