Michael Jon Woodwyk's Obituary
Michael Jon Woodwyk, age 50, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19 pneumonia at Spectrum-Blodgett Hospital. Mike was born April 19, 1971 in Muskegon, MI to Jerry and Barbara (Collins) Woodwyk. He worked in retail, most recently at Lowe’s where his friendly, outgoing personality served him well. Mike was friends with everyone and was always willing to lend a hand when he could. Mike’s greatest joy was his wife, Shannon and daughter, Shianna. Mike loved to travel with Shannon. He enjoyed impromptu road trips with Shianna where they would get slushies and listen to country music. Mike was a passionate outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and scout the deer in the woods. Mike married Shannon Miles on April 27, 1996. She survives him along with their daughter, Shianna; his father and his wife, Jerry “Woody” Woodwyk and Martha Rykse; in-laws, Jeanette and John VanNuil; Marvin “Bob” Miles; sister, Kim (Pat) Beber; sister-in-law, Maureen Miles; nieces, Lucy and Giada Beber; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and special dog, Bailey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Woodwyk. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken St., Norton Shores) with Reverend Kristine Aragon-Bruce officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, 1-2 PM at St. Francis Church. Facial coverings will be required and social distancing will be enforced. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Shannon’s beloved Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org) or No More Sidelines (www.nomoresidelines.org). Arrangements handled by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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