Happy Birthday Ben. We are going to miss you. Thinking of you Linda,Kris and Patti.
Dbe
McCoy, Benjamin Jenison
Benjamin Jenison McCoy, of Grandville, was called to his heavenly home on his 96th birthday, Wednesday, November 9, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ruth (Austin) McCoy, his parents, and 8 siblings. Ben played for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1930’s and early 1940’s and had the distinction of being the oldest living former Detroit Tiger. Ben proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. Ben retired from Sysco Frostpack after 25 years of dedicated service. He was an avid golfer, loved the family pets, feeding and watching the birds, listening and singing along to the Mills Brothers Music of the 40’s, and especially enjoyed watching sports with his grandsons on Sunday afternoons. Ben was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather with a great sense of humor and a quick wit, who put family first in all he did. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his children, Linda and Ron Timmer, Patti McCoy, Kris and Joe Tuszynski; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Scott and Jody Timmer (Jason, Dani), Jeff and Kelly Timmer (Hudson, Averill), Tim Mellema, Shari and Adam Henkel (Elise, Jack), Benjamin and Kelly Kroft (Oliver, Chloe), Katie and Sam Parker (twins Bryce, Matthew); sisters-in-law, Marian Stehower, Pat Austin; and many special nieces and nephews. We know he will be lovingly remembered by Fred Kroft, Dick Mellema; and special neighbor, Mike Miller and his family, to whom the family would like to express their appreciation and thanks. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive, with Chaplain John DeVries officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Benny McCoy Memorial Tree Fund for a tree to be placed at Sheldon Meadows in memory of Benny or to Faith Hospice. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dad’s “girls” and dancing partners at Sheldon Meadows for the wonderful love and care that they gave to Ben and to Faith Hospice for their help and support.
Guestbook
Benjamin McCoy
November 12, 2011
To my very favorite dancer you will be sadly missed. I will remember your quick wit and laughter which caught my heart from the first time we met. You have a legacy of your dear family They will let your light continue to shine forever. Thanks my dear
friend
Elizabeth Taylor
friend
Elizabeth Taylor
Benny From one of your co-workers at Sysco......I will always remember you wit and humor in telling stories, especially when the story involve Uncle Milt.....and I will remember sitting and having a refreshment with you after work at Happy Hour....good
times with the crew.
Keith J Bennett
times with the crew.
Keith J Bennett
Stopping in to see Ben was the highlight of our biweekly visits at Sheldon Meadows. He loved to see the dogs and they were always happy to provide lots of tail wags and kisses. You will be missed. Max and Houston, WM Therapy Dogs
Sue Kuzee
Sue Kuzee
Our deepest sympathies go out to your entire family at this time of the loss of your father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Thanks for sharing him with us. Forever in Christ's Peace,
Mike, Molly, Adam, and Maggie Miller
Mike, Molly, Adam, and Maggie Miller
Linda, Patti, Kris and families, Your in our thoughts and prayers. What a neat family Ben and Ruth raised. Dad and Mom are together now. They're watching over all of you.
The Klawiter Family
The Klawiter Family
Kris - I just heard of your father's death. What a special man he was! I'm sorry I wasn't there for the funeral but please know you and your family are in my prayers. What a special birthday for him! Can you imagine the baseball games there will be now
that he's there? Love to you all and remember the wonderful man he was!
Cheryl Bastien Johnston
that he's there? Love to you all and remember the wonderful man he was!
Cheryl Bastien Johnston
Kris, I wanted to extend my condolences to your family.
Marilyn Klyn Galer (your 4th grade teacher)
Marilyn Klyn Galer (your 4th grade teacher)
Shari & Adam (Elise, Jack)