Peter Dana Dana Koets

Dana Koets, age 68, of Grand Rapids, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 15, 2011, on the one year anniversary of his granddaughter Marley's passing. Dana had a courageous 5 year battle with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Marley Orsted. He will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Sharon (Fuller) Koets; daughters, Krysti (Mike) Kidder of Big Rapids, Stacey (Brad) Orsted of Holland; grandchildren, Mazzy and Chloe Chase, Mackenzie and Grant Kidder; his sister Annette (Frank) Yob of Dorr; his mother and father-in-law, Harry and Jeanne Fuller of Rockford; his brother-in-law Ron (Sue) Fuller, of Colorado, and extended family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to some special people that have helped us on this long journey with Alzheimer's: Dr. Kevin Foley, Karen Bugg R.N L.M.S.W., staff at Side by Side Day Services, Care Resources and Northview Manor. Family will greet friends and family on Wednesday, July 20 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Reyers North Valley Chapel 2815 Fuller Ave NE. A private family celebration will be held at a later date. For those who wish in honor of Dana, the family would like in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to charities that are close to our heart, Alzheimer's Association, JDRF-Ride to Cure Diabetes, or Hope Network Side by Side Day Services.

DANA KOETS

Donations in Memory of Dana can be made to the following:

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.

2944 Fuller Ave. NE, Suite 101 / Grand Rapids, MI 49505 / 616.459.4559 / www.alzgmc.org

*Donations will go towards the St. Mary’s Memory Walk Team in Grand Rapids.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the worldwide leader in funding research to cure type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly and lasts a lifetime. JDRF is the leading funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes science.

4595 Broadmoor Ave , SE Suite 230 / Kentwood, MI 49512 / 616.957.1838 / ride.jdrf.org or www.jdrf.org

*Donations will go towards Dana’s daughter’s 100 mile Ride to Cure Diabetes effort in honor of his granddaughter, Mazzy, who has had type 1 for the past 11 years (diagnosed at 20 months old).

Side by Side Adult Day Services

Side By Side seeks to create and sustain an enhanced environment that nourishes individual potential, promotes community cohesiveness, and serves as the benchmark for excellence in mental health services.

1256 Walker Ave. NW / Grand Rapids, MI 49504 / 616.235.2910 / www.hopenetwork.org