Lester Beld

Lester E. Beld, age 92, of Hudsonville, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack Allen Beld; grandson, Casey Jack Piers; two brothers, Robert and Howard Beld; two sisters, Marion Riley and Ethel Adams.  He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 71 years, Irene; children, Lester L. (Diane) Beld, Sherry (Stan) Lewis, Dan (Shelly) Beld, Gary (Rhonda) Beld, Karen Beld-Wood, Sue (Don) Piers, Jane Sterk, June (Martin) Faber, Ken (Julie) Beld; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Aylworth; sister-in-law, Wilma Beld; many nieces and nephews. Les was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to tinker in his workshop and drive his tractors. He was one of the first “environmentalists” by recycling and re-purposing anything he could. Lester’s family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at Sheldon Meadows Living Center and Spectrum Health Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Dr. Cecil Martens officiating.  Interment Blendon Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10-11 am at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Riverbend Steam and Gas Association or South Blendon Reformed Church Building Fund.