John "Fred" Brink

Fred was born September 20, 1943 to John E. and Winnifred (Comedoor) Brink at home in Hull, North Dakota.

Fred married Ruth, his best friend, on June 21, 1963. Surviving are their children Curt (Amy) Brink, Kim (Chip) Haines, Mike (Deb) Brink, Shelly (Drew) Doornbos, and Doug (Cheryl) Brink, all of Byron Center; grandchildren Mitch (Stephanie) Doornbos, Jessi (Tom) Reimink, Morgan (Ross) Edema, Nate (Lauren) Doornbos, Dallas (Alyssa) Brink, Megan (Derek) Pike, Jake (Rachel) Haines, Chase Brink, Dylan (Kennedy) Brink, Elly (Kevin) Bouwman, Sydnie (Christian) Kapteyn, Olivia Brink, Malia (fiancé, Nate) Brink, and Georgia Brink; great-grandchildren Joseph Doornbos, Maxwell Doornbos, Jack Doornbos, Charlotte Pike, Baker Doornbos, Case Haines, Axel Brink, Ava Pike, Wrenlee Brink, Peyton Kapteyn, Leona Reimink, Austen Doornbos, and Logan Doornbos; siblings Shirlene + (Jim+) Medendorp, Betty (Ken+) Navis, Phil (Bette) Brink, Eunice + (Jim +) Volkers, Ruth + (Jim +) Hubbling; in-laws Gerrit (Shirley +) VanDyken, Hank + (Julie) VanDyken, Elaine (Don) Mulder, Rich (Judy +) (Linda) VanDyken.

Fred and Ruth started their company, Brink Wood Products, in 1976 and enjoyed working with their children and grandchildren. Fred played the piano for the Lightbearers Quartet for 17 years and blessed many who heard him play. They have been members of Second Byron CRC since 1968 and have many devoted friends there. They had a cottage at Sandy Pines and a winter home at Nettles Island. They enjoyed attending chapel and church at each location. The love and support they received from neighbors and friends were very appreciated. They loved traveling, especially cruises, Disney vacations, southern gospel music concerts, and hosting family and friends at Sandy Pines.

A special thank you to Pastor Rob at Nettles Island Church and Pastor Rick at Second Byron CRC for their prayers and support for Fred and Ruth. Thank you to Trillium Faith Hospice for their loving and tender care while Fred was under their hospice care at home.

Visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Cook Funeral Home, 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. Funeral service will be held 6 p.m. Monday, March 17 at Second Byron Christian Reformed Church, 7588 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, with visitation from 5-6 p.m. prior to service. Supper to follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Byron Center Christian School, 8840 Byron Center, Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresbyron.com in their online guestbook.