William Pardee

William Lee Pardee was born to Clarence and Shirley (VeltKamp) Pardee on May 5, 1960, in Fremont, Michigan. He went to meet his Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Allendale, Michigan, where he made his home with his wife and loving supportive daughter's family.

He graduated from Newaygo High School and, at the age of 21, became a quadriplegic as the result of a diving accident. Through this life-altering event, God blessed Will with remarkable artistic ability, which he developed to support his family and to bring glory to God through his mouth-stick drawings. Despite his physical challenges, Will enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life.

Will was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Pardee; his loving in-laws, Roy and Olive McLean, who cared for him as their own son; and his brother in the Lord and supportive hunting friend, Randy Alderink.

He is survived by his faithful and loving wife, Sarah Pardee; loving daughter, Rachael Baker; son-in-law, Mark Baker; grandchildren, Maisy Baker, Kaitlin Baker, and Cody Baker; a loyal sister in the Lord, Diane Rhoads; and his supportive and closest sister, Judy Alderink; as well as his sweet and caring aunt, Betty McKinlay.

Private services will be held at a later date.