Michael A. "Mike" Elliott's Obituary
Michael A. “Mike” Elliott, age 73, took his first breath in Heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Michael was born on February 24, 1951, to Albert and Joyce (Carroll) Elliott in Grand Rapids, MI. He was a dedicated employee of the Amway Corporation for 23 years, where he worked as the set-up mechanic until retiring in 2008. Mike married the love of his life, the former Diane Anderson on September 22, 1972, in Grandville, MI, cherishing many years of love and laughter. He was an avid fisherman, beekeeper and hunter. He loved his Lord, the company of his family and friends, going to Florida and his family at Black Creek Bible Church. Mike will be missed by the many who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane Elliott; children, Jeff (Marcy) Elliott and Jennie (Andrew) Austin; grandchildren, Samantha Bonno-Elliott, Christina Elliott, Garrison Austin, Harper Austin and Bennett Austin; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Bonno-Elliott and Maxwell Schneider; siblings, Dale (Nancy) Elliott, Steve (Holly) Elliott, Nancy Harvey, Jim Elliott, Bob (Nancy) Elliott and John (Susan) Elliott; in laws, Sandy (Larry) Swanson and Michael (Allyson) Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert (Joyce) Elliott; sister, Cheryl Dawn Elliott; brother-in-law, Paul Harvey; father-in-law, Harold Anderson; and mother-in-law, Martha (Lynema) Anderson.
A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Black Creek Bible Church, 2651 Heights Ravenna Rd., Muskegon, MI 49444. A Visitation with the family will be held from 10-11:00 AM at church. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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