Gary Lee Grooters, age 71, of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2018.  Gary served his country in the National Guard.  He retired from General Motors, was an avid hunter and a University of Michigan fan.  He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ron Bekker.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Grooters; children, Mark and Kim Grooters, Becky and Randy Purdy; grandchildren, McKenzie and Kaden Grooters; sister, Pat Bekker; twin brother, Jerry and Pat Grooters; sister, Diana and Bill Knight; mother-in-law, Mildred Knight; and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Rush Creek Bible Church 2334 76^th St. SW, Byron Center, with Rev. Gary Leyendecker officiating.  Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.