Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hesterly, Byron November 20, 2023
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat. November 25, 2023

               Byron Hesterly

Hesterly, age 97, of Hasting's, MI passed away on Monday, Mov. 20, 2023, at 
Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Byron was born in Woodland,MI on June 126, 1926, a son of the late Hildred and 
Charles Hesterly.

He was raised on the family farm in Woodland, attending country school as a 
young boy, later graduating from Woodland High School in 1944.

After completing his education, Byron continued to work on the family dairy 
farm, eventually transitioning the operation away from dairy to focus on crop 
and cattle production. Bryon was a lifelong farmer, however, after a major barn 
fire he decided to shift away from "full Time' farming and began employment at 
Viking Corp. in Hastings, MI.

Over the years Byron had worked in several local manufacturing companies, as 
well as driving school bus for Lakewood School for over 19 years. After leaving 
his bus route, Byron joined Walmart as a door greeter which allowed him to keep 
busy while continuing to interact with his many friends in the community.

On September 5, 1948, Byron was married to Betty (Martin) Hesterly at her 
parents' home in Hastings, MI with the reception being hosted by Byron's family 
at their Woodland area farm.Byron and Betty spent their lives together in 
Woodland raising their two children together. As time permitted, the couple 
enjoyed an evening at the movies and going out to dinner during the summer 
months, they enjoyed "getting away" to Neebish Island in Michigan's Upper 
Peninsula, which occasionally included extended family.

During his spare time, Byron enjoyed bowling and throughout the years has bowled 
several perfect "300" games. Most recently, he enjoyed keeping himself busy with 
jigsaw puzzles and word searches.

Byron was a man of very strong faith and was an active member of the united 
Brethren Church in Woodbury later joining Hope United Methodist church in 
Hastings where he and Betty have attended for the past 16 years. Byron and Betty 
have celebrated over 75 years of marriage and were honored as the Grand Marshals 
of the 2018 Woodland Homecoming.

Byron is survived by his beloved wife, Betty; his two children Mark (Julie) 
Hesterly, Jeff (Pam) Hesterly; his brother, Ron (Mary) Hesterly; five 
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Tousley, Doris Blair, Verdon 
Hesterly, Herbert Hesterly.

Funeral service were held Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Hope United Methodist 
Church, 2920 M-37 Highways, Hastings, MI, with Pastor Tod Clark officiating.

Interment took place following the funeral luncheon at Fuller Cemetery in 
Hastings, MI.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home-Hasting's, 
conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings,  MI. For further details 
please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.


Additional Comments:
Fuller Cem.,
Hastings, MI
Barry County.

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