Nelson Lloyd Slachter

Nelson Lloyd Slachter, age 88, of Grandville went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nellie; daughter, Terry Lynn Cope. Nelson will be lovingly remembered by his children, Mark and Diane Slachter, David and Sue Slachter, Bonnie and Paul Andrews; grandchildren, Melissa and Michael Zonyk, Kelli and Eric Lanning, Nathan and Andrea Slachter, Heidi Slachter; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Elmer and Marion Slachter; and many family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW, with Pastor Lee Buer officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 1-1:50 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Spectrum Health Foundation (Hospice).