Benjamin Kyle Parcher's Obituary
Baby Benjamin Kyle Parcher was born prematurely on March 19th, 2024 to Ethan and Jessica Parcher(Erny). In addition to his mother and father, Benjamin is also survived by his big brother William, Grandpa Kyle Parcher, grandma Dee Dee Parcher and Grandma Erny, along with a large number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his Pop-Pop, Ken Erny.
A private graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Fruitport where Benjamin will be buried near his Pop-Pop Ken.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services,
6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444
In regards to Benjamin's name and meaning, the first time we know of the name Benjamin being used was in Genesis 35:18. Rachel (Jacobs wife and Josephs mother) dies in childbirth, but not before naming him Ben-Oni — the son of my distress. Her husband does not accept that name and calls him Bin-Yamin (Benjamin), the son of my right hand.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
[13] For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
A further translation of Bin-yamin means “son of the south.” The family was traveling toward the Negev when the child was born, and this, the first of Jacob’s children to be born in the Promised Land.
Psalms 37:18 NIV
[18] The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
Though his earthly life was short, we pray that Benjamin's life will be a testimony to many for years to come and that Christ will be glorified through us as we continue to live in the tension of joy and sorrow, grief, and rejoicing.
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