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Remembering William Bartlett

William “Bill” Henry Bartlett, age 76, of Hudsonville, passed away peacefully and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Bill was a kind and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa who dearly loved his family. In everything he did, he always took a moment to make sure that everyone heard the gospel message. Many memories were made with the grandchildren over the years, especially at “cousins camp” where both fun and learning about Jesus were the focus. Bill enjoyed being busy and always had a project going. Above all, his legacy of faith and family will be forever cherished. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Jeanne Bartlett; children, Deb and Jeff Piersma, Paul and Kimberly Bartlett, Kevin Bartlett; grandchildren, Kyle and Lauren Piersma, Abby and Jon Steffes, Emily and Dakota Prince, Kara and Martin Clason, Paul Jr. and Saydee Bartlett, Samuel Bartlett, Elijah Bartlett, Taylor and Adam Clason, Paige and Cam Mitchell; 9 great-grandchildren with 2 soon to arrive; siblings, Martha and Tony Feldpausch, Betty and Stan Eastman, Tom and Linda Bartlett, Helen and Mike Williams; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anna Mae and Wayne Karn; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at noon at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Pastor Brian Harrison officiating. The burial will take place at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Wednesday, December 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Live Oaks Community Church in The Villages, Florida or to The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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Dear Jeanne, I was so very sad to hear about Bill's passing. Sending good thoughts and prayers. And a big hug! Be good to yourself.

— Merry Jo Kerekes

My dear beloved Uncle Bill I've thought for several days of fitting words to write--what comes to mind most---THANK YOU for always being there with the quick funny wit and I so appreciated how I could call if I or a friend had a biblical question and surely helped me many times with financial questions. He wanted everyone to be successful with their money and with their walk with Christ. Nov. 13th, 23 short time ago I texted Uncle Bill with well wishes and prayers, his reply was -- " May the Lord Bless you and keep you" I thanked for the warm reply. He and Aunt Jeanne, and other family, helped me thru the most traumatic issues I've faced in this life so far Yes my words for Uncle Bill are THANK YOU may the lord bless and keep like you've blessed so many !!!

— Luann R Jansen

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We didn't know Bill long but he clearly loved Christ and modeled his whole existence around that exultation. We are very sorry for your loss but, like you, we cherish his embrace with Jesus in Heaven.

— Ric Prince

Uncle Bill was A Rock in the Bartlett family. Always there for anyone in need. Great sense of humor sprinkled with a subtle message from Christ. Our hearts go out to Aunt Jeanne, Debbie, Paul and Kevin.

— Dave Faulkner

Bill was always the most friendly, welcoming guy. He certainly has made a difference in this world and will be greatly missed.

— Penny D OBryant

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