Obituary

Remembering Harvey Warsen

Harvey Warsen, age 81, of Grandville, suddenly passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. After graduating from Northern Michigan Christian School, Harvey proudly served in the National Guard for eight years before attending Davenport College. After graduation, Harvey did accounting and income tax preparation for 40 years, and at the same time, was a Farm Bureau Insurance agent for 29 years. After retiring in 2012, he enjoyed spending time golfing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Warsen; parents, Harm and Marie (Kuipers) Warsen; siblings, Calvin and Betty Warsen, Chrissie and Harriett Warsen; parents-in-law, Harm and Alice VanDyk; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Audrey VanDyk. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Neva Warsen; children, Harvey J. Warsen, Michael and Beth Warsen; daughter-in-law, Renee Warsen; stepchildren, Sandra and Michael Winchester, Sharon and Joe Westhouse; grandchildren, Jodi Hillman, Melissa Winchester, Stefanie and Joe Dyer, Scott and Stephanie Westhouse, Brittany and Matt Van Oeveren, Courtney and Mitch Harkema, and Ryan and Jess Warsen; twelve great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Tyce J. Bruursema; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at First Reformed Church of Byron Center, 8425 Byron Center Ave SW, with Pastor Bill Fernhout, Pastor Andy Bossardet, and Pastor Joe Dyer officiating. Burial Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 6-8 pm at the church. Please note that masks are required. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to First Reformed Church of Byron Center.

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Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Saturday, March 13 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location

First Reformed Church of Byron Center

8425 Byron Center Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

Funeral Service

Sunday, March 14 · 1:30pm

Location

First Reformed Church of Byron Center

8425 Byron Center Ave SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

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Dear Neva: So sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. Georgina & I have a lot of great memories shared with you & Harvey on numerous all American trips with FB. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May the love of God, Family & friends bring you peace during this time of loss. Love in Christ, Dan & Georgina Bates

— Dan Bates

Neva, so sorry to hear of Harvey's passing. he was a special man to us who were Farm Bureau people.

— Ron Hicks

Sandra and family...We are so sad for your loss of such an extraordinary man (life). We will hold you in our prayers....

— Cyndi Ambrose

Neva, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed spending time with you and Harvey on the trips. You were both so welcoming and fun.

— Rich and Bonnie Pomeroy

Dear Neva and entire family, you have my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. He is surely in the presence of his Lord and Savior now. Harvey was a legend to many of us at Farm Bureau Ins co. He was an excellent example to all of us with how he lived his life. He was generous, fun, compassionate, smart and productive and I had the privilege of rooming with him over several years while we took insurance courses. He always managed to make mundane chores more fun, even learning and taxes. God Bless you and thanks for sharing your beloved Harve with the rest of us.

— Marty Anderson

Neva and family, so sorry for your loss. I remember when my mom wasn't well and my dad was home alone Harv would come and take my dad out with him to take pictures for insurance reasons, what a special friend he was. I remember too when tax season came around the two would meet at the Rainbow for breakfast, then off to do dads taxes and mine. Praying for you all.

— Marcia Post

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