Obituary

Remembering Timothy P.  Bergevin

Bergevin Timothy P. Timothy P. Bergevin, age 73, of Kentwood died Sunday, February 22, 2015.  He was born August 25, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Wayne and Rosanna Bergevin.  Tim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jeremiah (Jerry).  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ann; his children, Susan (K.C.) Stone, David Bergevin,  Lisa (Brandon) Fowler; grandchildren, Michael, Brittany, Joshua, Alex, Kyle and Katrina; sister, Marie (Walt) Bischoff.  Tim enjoyed bowling, reading, traveling, and watching sports on TV. He was especially proud of his Lionel train set.  He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary Magdalen Church.  He retired from the Post Office after 34 dedicated years. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 26,  11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 – 52nd Street, Kentwood, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere celebrant.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday, February 25, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. and 1 hour prior to the service at church.  Vigil will be at 7:30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Magdalen Resurrection Fund.

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Tim will be missed. I have so enjoyed his joyful presence at contradances! Helen Kay Kennedy

Always smiling on the dance floor. This is how we will remember Tim. Our condolences MaryAnn. Jim and Amy Baker

To Tims Family my condolences he was a great man class of 1959 Robert J roe sr

My thought and prayers are with you. Rosalie Krypel Zukiewicz

Dear Mary Ann & Family, Our hearts are so saddened to hear the loss of your wonderful husband, father & grandfather. We are sending prayers of comfort & peace as you walk through this most difficult time. Please know that you are surrounded by much love & may that provide strength during this most difficult time and the days ahead. Love & Prayers. Judy & Ray Bawks (Cavanaugh) Judy Bawks

My condolences to the family of Tim. He was a classmate of mine in St. Jean's and at Muskegon Catholic Central. I remember him as upbeat, caring and a gentleman. May his soul rest in peace. Louise (Martin) Matz

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Mr. Bergevin's kind smile and warm laugh. My sincere deep condolences to all of you. Denise DeVries (Chatlosh)

I shared many fun years with Tim at the post office. Myself, Tom, Linda and Tim had many times sharing breakfast or a beer during those years! Tim was greatly missed after he retired from the post office it was always nice when he just showed up to say hello. He was such a happy man and made you happy when he was around. He also had one cool car! The Lord is enjoying him now! Prayers for you all. Stephanie Miller

Lisa Vernon and family...you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad/grandpa will be truly missed. He was a wonderful man. Derek always enjoyed being around him and would always come home laughing and had a story to tell us. You have our deepest sympathy. Shari Nyenhuis

Our heartfelt condolences to you and family, Mary Ann. Nick Darien

Mary Ann & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Tim was a great guy to have at the dances, always cheerful and willing to try a new dance or help a beginner. Thom Peterson

Lisa and Family, So sorry for your loss of Tim. You were all wonderful neighbors. With sincere sympathy and deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Susan Bowen

We've known Tim since I started at the Muskegon Post Office in the summer of 1967. He always had a smile and a friendly word to all.Our condolences and prayers in this time of great sorrow. God bless Mary Ann and all of Tim's family. Mike & Phyllis Chudy Michael & Phyllis Chudy

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