SAWYER Kyle P. Sawyer (21), unexpectedly passed into eternal existence to be one with God and at peace. Kyle died accidentally on November 1 2011. He was truly and deeply loved by all of his family and those who knew him. We are devastated and miss his genuine warmth and personality. Kyle had just gained insight and had decided to return to college in Santa Barbara California to continue preparation for a career in multimedia; radio and film production. Kyle graduated in 2008 from Forest Hills Eastern High School where he earned a varsity letter as a freshman on the ski team. Kyles passions were photography and spending time with his friends and family. Kyle was preceded in death by his grandparents Congressman Hal and Marcia Sawyer. Surviving are his mother Patricia Sawyer; his father and stepmother Keary and Allie Sawyer; his brothers Sean Travis and Colton Sawyer; his sister Kristen (Al) Thuma; his nephews J.P., Nick and Sam. Kyle is also survived by his grandmother Dorothy DeBoer; his grandfather Albert DeBoer; his aunts and uncles Alma Koetje and Tony Ricci Dan and Cathy Lord Susan DeBoer Hon. David and Elsbeth Sawyer Stephen and Denise Sawyer Mariya and John Sinclair; his cousins Mason Austin Andrew Christopher Brent Ryan Kera Justin Brian and Siiri; many friends; his dogs Ramone and Kona. Funeral services will be Saturday at the OBrien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel 3980 Cascade Rd., SE Rev. Gary Burdick of Ada Congregational Church officiating. Visitation 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Kent County 3077 Wilson Dr. NW Walker MI 49534.
