Stephen “Steve” Edward Slater of Cedar Springs, Michigan, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2016. Steve was born on November 1, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Steve leaves behind his five loving children: Shane (Sarah) Slater, Stephen Slater, Chad Slater, Tara (Gordon) Soyka and Nicholas (Tara) Slater. Steve also leaves behind his three beloved siblings: Daniel (Sheri) Slater, Janice (Ralph) Mason and Norman (Kathy) Slater. Steve leaves behind eighteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren with one on the way; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Grace Slater; and baby sister Norma Jean. Steve was a simple man with a heart of gold that loved family, singing, playing music, morel mushroom hunting, fishing, shooting his guns, and watching movies. He will be dearly missed. A time of visitation with the family was held from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral service was held Monday, October 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family’s Go Fund Me page to assist with expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/2qunrpys?ssid=755549801&pos=2

Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford