William Pardee

May 5, 1960 ~
December 21, 2025

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. 

Leave Your Tribute Message

April 28, 2026 4:21pm
Dear Sarah,Rachael and Family, I have just realized Will has gone to Heaven. I am sorry for your loss of him,but equally happy he is with his Lord and fully healthy once more. He was a wonderful person of faith spreading God's love to others in words,spirit and his artwork! Sarah,you and Will had a Blessed relationship and able to show Rachael and grandchildren what a supportive marriage God intends but not all relationships are able to do. I enjoy his artwork that I have and will forever think of you all💞. My condolences to you, Love Karen Suchek

- Karen

December 27, 2025 1:45pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for his family and friends.

- John and Karyn Stroven

December 26, 2025 11:16am
Dear Aunt Shirley, Sarah, Judy, Lore, Punk, Robert, & Becca: My heart goes out to you all knowing that your sorrow over Will's passing is individual and unique. You each knew him at differing times and stages of his life, and you each helped shape him into the person he became, as l know he shaped you. May the God of all comfort send His Holy Spirit to bathe you in the spirit of peace and restoration at this time. Love you all, Melody

- Melody

December 25, 2025 11:03am
Love you big brother Will. You are walking beside our Heavenly Father. You have inspired and touched to many lives.

- Lore Pardee

December 24, 2025 12:05pm
You and Will have been such a inspiration to me. Our time on Monday nights at Moody Bible Institute classes were fun and Will had such a fire for knowledge. He will be missed. Praying for you and your family! Kim

- Kimberly Stark

December 24, 2025 9:26am
Sarah I am praying for you I know you cared for him so much. I love and care about you . You are my sister. i know you will miss him. Please know I love you

- Anna Daniels

December 23, 2025 9:32pm
Sarah our hearts are heavy for you and your family. Our new number is 231 674 5009, give us a call when u get a chance. We send our prayers and our love.

- Sharon Zerns




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