This page has been created beginning with the year 2003.  We treasure the lives of those who have passed away in previous years but are fearful of leaving someone out.  Thank you for your understanding.

In Memorium
John 14:1-3:  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.   And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Ray Bandringa 2/19/2003 Ray went to be with the Lord after a lengthening illness. He was a gentle man and an encourager to all he met. We will miss Ray as will his family.	Caroline Dykema 2/21/2003 Caroline went to be with the Lord unexpectedly following surgery. She was a sweet and special lady and we will miss her as will her family.
Trapper Ralph Fenton 5/1/2003 Ralph was a man of simple means - who meant more than he could imagine to the people of Golden Township.  He taught us all that a man could be rich without material goods.  We will miss Ralph as will his family.	Harley Marvin 1/20/2004 Harley was one of the great "prayer warriors" of our church. He was a man who walked close to the Lord and if a church can have "a piller" - Harley was one here at Mears. He will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him and most certainly by his family.
Martha Smith 10/17/2004 Martha was always one of the first people you met as you came to church on Sunday as she handed you a bulletin and greeted you. Her humor and friendly spirit will be remembered and she will be missed by her church and by her family.	Ida Vanderlaan 4/5/2005 Pastor Ken's mother went to be with the Lord at the age of 93.  One of her greatest joys was celebrating with the Mears Church while her son was the Pastor.  Pastor Ken, Dawn, the family and her many friends here in Mears will miss her greatly!
Rose Luther 5/9/2005 Rose entered this life and entered eternal life on the same date.. 94 years apart.  She was a delightful lady who brightened our church for only 5 short years. She came to visit and then check out other churches.. but somehow she stayed right here with us. She will be greatly missed by her church and by her family.	Bill Lathers 6/8/2005 Bill was a lifelong supporter of Mears, Silver Lake and the Mears Church.  He was instrumental in generating the necessary support for our new fellowship hall and kitchen facilities.  His "dune buggies" travelled the dunes for 29 years bringing joy to so many! He will be missed by his church and his family.
John VanDeel 2005 John's quiet strength will be long remembered.  He was a "summer member" of our church for many, many years and was a joy to be around.  His faith was evident to all who knew him  and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his "summer" church.	Jim Walsworth   (picture coming) 2/20/2006 Jim came to know the Lord late in his life and became a member of Mears UMC.   Jim never met a stranger and made friends where ever he went.  His smile was his "welcome mat" and he will be truly missed by his family, his many friends and his church.
Dorothy Marvin 2/25/2006 Dorothy was a intregal part of our church for many years.  She, along with her husband Harley, was part of the core group that remained when Pastor Ken was appointed to the pulpit here in Mears and was instrumental in his appointment.  She will be missed by her many friends, family and her church.	Stella Purdy 4/19/2006 Stella was a widow who "gave all she had" to her Lord and His church.   Her faithfulness will be an inspiration to all of us.  Her 98 years here on earth were years spent in service to her Lord and those around her.  She will be missed by her family, friends and her church.
Walt Walsworth 7/19/2006 Walt was 100 years old when he passed away and was an inspiration to all of us here in the Mears Church.  He had a gentle, yet adventurous, spirit - riding his motorcycle long into his 90's (much to his children's concern). He will truly be missed by his family, friends and church.	Roy Viterna 10/29/2006 Roy came to Mears in 1948 and has been an active participant ever since - until health issues forced him to become homebound.  He worked tirelessly during the years of low attendence to help keep the doors of our church open.  He will be missed by his family, friends and his church
Alberta McAllister 4/6/2007 Alberta was a joy to experience.  Her independent spirit in spite of handicaps that would have kept others at home were an inspiration to us all.  Her love of life, friends, family and Lord made her an example worth mirroring. She will be deeply missed by her family and church.