Eric Westra

Eric Westra, aged 29 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2016 after a courageous battle with bone cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Chelsea; their precious son, Arie; parents, Steve and Linda Westra; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara and Jon Meengs, Amy and Reed Miller; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rod and Carla Muller; sister-in-law, Hilary Muller; grandparents, Ed and Marci Muller, Anna Rempel; nephews and nieces, Dylan, Hannah and  Lynnae Meengs, Niklas and Henrik Miller; and countless amazing friends. Eric was a successful civil engineer, a connoisseur of fermented beverages, a loyal friend, an avid LeBron James fan, a proud father, a reluctant vegetarian, a selfless husband, a friend to anyone he just met, a funny guy, a strong Christian, a pesky brother, and a fearless fighter until the end. To know him was to love him, and he will be fiercely missed. Funeral services for Eric will be held Friday at 11 am at Encounter Church, 4620 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Pastor Dirk VanEyk officiating. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at Encounter Church on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.  The family requests that those who wish to make a memorial contribution consider giving to Arie’s Education Fund.