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BERENDS, Gordon J. Berends, age 59 of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly and entered into the gates of Heaven, Monday August 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Jean Berends. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Donna; his children, Laurie Sturgis Terry Sheler, Krista Nick Oldebekking; Bradley Berends Lindsey Peterson, Matthew Berends McKenzie Owen and Pvt. Joshua Berends USMC; grandchildren NickJenni Sheler, Kayleigh, Jaden, and Alisha Rose Sheler, Natalie Banka, Emma Roberts; great- granddaughter Ava Grace Sheler; sister Susan John Pyper; Donna's parents, Bill and Susan Walters; and her sister Patty Frank Mileski; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and his "adopted children".
Gordy loved to drive his semi, working for many years as a driver for Holland Special Delivery.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Wesley Park United Methodist Church, 1150 32nd St. Wyoming. The family will receive relatives and friends, Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cook Funeral Home, west building 4235 Prairie St. SW. Interment will be at Floral View Memorial Gardens. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Michigan United Methodist Camp.
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