A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He believed in and worshipped Our Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God for his life and the home you have already prepared for him. Our family is thankful that Ed trusted you, Lord, as his personal Savior. This legacy of faith is priceless.
He retired from Kent County Juvenile Detention Center in the position of superintendent after having worked there for 34 years. Upon retirement he was approached by Holy Cross Children's Services to start a program for them in Grand Rapids, MI. He accepted the offer to set up a facility for Juvenile Boys and Supervised the program for the next 10 years. For many years he was an adjunct teacher at Community College, where he enjoyed teaching courses on Juvenile Justice. Now into full retirement, he actively participated monthly on a human trafficking force in Lansing, MI.
Ed will be dearly missed by his wife, Barbara, daughters Christy(Mike) Fernhout; Angie Reynolds; grandchildren Emma, Ian, Lanie, Tatum, Logan, Landen, and Cadon. Two sisters Annkay(Gene), Vroma, Marilou(Harv) Kirycki, sister in law Carla Kinney, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will take place at a later time. To honor Ed, memorial donations may be made to Inspire Church at 918 Garden Ave. Fremont, MI 49412 Service Details. Visitation
When: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Calvary Church
Address: 707 E. Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

Service
When: Saturday, July 10th, 2021 11:00am
Location: Calvary Church
Address: 707 E. Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525