Lloyd Raymond Hansen, beloved and loving husband of Beth Allison Hansen for 72 years. Father of four loving children: John (Joyce); Beth (Ray); Thomas (Paula); David and former wife, Teresa. He also leaves eleven beloved grandchildren: James, Jeffrey, Katrina, Anthony, Roy, Crista, David, Lloyd, Michelle, Andrew and Matthew. A granddaughter, Tamara, is already in Heaven to greet him. He also leaves two brothers, Russell and Winton, and two sisters, Eda Fae and Marda. Four siblings have passed on: Mildred, Loren, Elwood and Paul. Many other relatives mourn his leaving. Lloyd was ordained a minister in 1949. He served faithfully in several churches, both Evangelical United Brethern and United Methodist. His faith took him to Africa where he served three years in Zambia and after retirement served one year in Puerto Rico at a Seminary. He served as interim pastor at several churches after retirement for short periods of time. In 1995 he and his wife moved into Clark Retirement Community. He organized and ran an in-house TV channel for about 15 years. He also taught residents how to make stained glass ornaments and sun-catchers. He also was a great help to the “Clark Artists” by matting and framing their paintings. He made himself available to helping others in many capacities. He was in the nursing center at Clark for about four months before passing. The Benevolent Fund at Clark Community would be happy to receive any donations in his honor. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2 at 2 p.m. at Clark Memorial Chapel where friends may visit with his family beginning at 1 p.m. To sign his guestbook, or to share a favorite memory, visit www.lifestorynet.com

Arrangements by Heritage Life Story Funeral Home, Grand Rapids

JOHN & JOYCE HANSEN

Celebrating our Anniversary. Please join us to celebrate 50 years on Sunday, October 9^th, 2016 from 2 to 5 pm at Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, Michigan.

Joyce and John Hansen, of Algoma Township, wrote us last week to let us know that the Post has been having a great time traveling for the last month in a warmer climate.

They sent us a few photos of their travels. One shows John with the Post on Sanibel Island, off the west coast of Florida, near Fort Myers. “Sanibel is known the world over as a great place to collect shells, and Bowman Beach is one of the best places on the Island,” remarked Joyce.

The second photo is of Joyce and her grandchildren, Kai Hansen, and Zane Hansen, on the beach at Kill Devil Hills, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. She said Kitty Hawk is to the north, and Nags head to the south. “Our son and grandsons from New York joined us for a cold week at the beach,” she said.

Thanks so much, Joyce and John, for taking us with you!

If you take the Post on vacation with you, send us a photo with some info to news@cedarspringspost.com.

Congratulations to the 2011 TOPS winners. What a great year!

Verta Giddings lost 18 lbs. to reach her goal and is our Chapter Royalty. She is the KOPS that lost the most weight to obtain goal. Bruce Hill also lost 8.25 lbs. to reach his goal and became a KOPS. Great work Verta & Bruce.

Division winners are: 

Division 1 first place with a loss of 32 lbs. was Tina Hansen.

Divison 3 first place with a loss of 14 lbs. was Barbara Lloyd-Trietch and Linda Sprik.

Division 3 second place with a loss of 13.50 lbs. was Leona Kroes-Benson.

Division 4 first place with a loss of 13.75 lbs. was Barb Smith.

Division 4 second place with a loss of 13.00 lbs. was Pat Fisk.

Tina Hansen holds the honor of being the top loser of the year with her loss of 32 pounds.

Bea Marvin and JoAnn DeKlyen received their 5 year KOPS pin and Donna Ripley received a 4 year KOPS pin. Debra Hill received a 2 year KOPS pin and a 1 year KOPS pin was given to Rhonda Hill and Ruth DeYoung. The KOPS pin represents the number of years one has maintained their goal weight.

TOPS also has 2 members Alice Powell and Yvonne Hendricks who have been members in TOPS MI 1229 Sand Lake since the 1970s. All members honored received a corsage, certificate, pins and money for their accomplishments.

TOPS MI 1229 Sand Lake is please to have several men in their chapter. They extend an open invitation for all men and women to join TOPS. This could be your year!

TOPS meet at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake on Tuesday mornings. Weigh in is from 8:15 to 9:00 a.m. with a 45 minute meeting following weigh in. TOPS has many interesting programs to teach how to eat right and be more healthy. Anyone wanting additional information please call Martha at 616-696-1039.

Comedy murder mystery in Greenville March 2, 3

Ten people are brought together at the Reef Mansion on a tiny island. Each has received a mysterious invitation to a weekend party. The host is missing, but he has left an ominous tape that bodes evil for the guests. One by one, they die in humorous ways, each suspecting the others. Finally, only one remains, having shot who she believes is the killer. But there is a twist to the ending that will leave you wondering. A lively comedy for all ages to enjoy.

This comedy murder mystery, directed by Mrs. Ruth Hansen, will be at the Greenville Area Community Center, 900 E. Kent Rd, in Greenville, on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for dinner and a show, and $15 for the show only. Pick up tickets at the Greenville Area Community Center or call (616) 754-9163.