Obituary

Remembering William Craig Bylsma

​William “Bill” Craig Bylsma, age 52, of Byron Center was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Bill was an uncomplicated man who enjoyed relaxing around the campfire, deer hunting, and watching sports. He wore shorts year-round and learned to play Euchre and Chess. Bill was a dedicated long-term employee of the Byron Family Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Dale Bylsma; grandparents, Clarence and Pearl Kipen. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Aubrie Bylsma; son, Austin Craig Bylsma; mother, Frances VanVleet; sisters, Teresa Scott, Tammy (Jim) Tombs; brother, Lester James Bylsma; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022, 11 am at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 3131 S. Division Ave, Wyoming. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home.

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Rest in Peace little Brother you ill be missed.

— Lester Bylsma

My Son Bill you will deeply be Miss all the tim but still hold a space in my heart all the time we had together in our time love you Mom.

— Frances Annabelle VanVleet

Billy I miss you and love you my little brother you were always special to me. I love watching sports with you. I remember going to school with you and we carried my saxophone 🎷 and it was heavy we took turns carrying it. I also remember that you were a great cook always liked your cooking.miss you a lot your sister Tammy

— Tammy Tombs

Billy I always thought of you as a brother you are going to be deeply missed and our camping trips will never be the same. Love ya man. Steve

— Steve slager

Billy, we will miss you deeply, looking at past photos tearing up but smiling at your craziness as a young man and then seeing how you have grown up to a great dad an awesome brother will miss the humor with all the family get together and text. Life gone just to soon, love and miss you!

— Teresa Scott

With a heavy heart rest in peace my friend you will be missed

— Ricky mason

I am Deeply sadden to hear of Bill’s passing. I fondly remember good times with Bill when he was with my niece and the fun we all had waiting for lil Aubrie’s arrival!! Great natured always with dazzling eyes and great smile. May peace be with you Bill and with all whom Love You.

— RuthAnn Merriweather(Angel)

Rest in peace cousin Bill

— Scott franks

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