Daniel Scott Belstra

May 1, 1968 ~ February 3, 2025

Daniel Belstra, age 56, of Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025. Danny was a very loving, caring and gentle giant. He was very easy-going and had the type of personality that made it easy to go up to him and strike up a conversation. Once you became friends with “Bird,” you knew that you had a friend for life and that you could always count on him to be there when you needed help. He was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to the University of Michigan sports. Danny also took pride in being a Godwin Heights alumni. He loved to spend time outdoors and always stayed on the move, except for when it came time to sit in a tree stand or a deer blind during hunting season. Danny especially cherished the hunting trips to Saskatchewan that he took with his father, “Big Bird.”. The thing that he cherished the most though, was his family. He was a kind and compassionate son, big brother, and uncle. To them he would never say “goodbye,” it was always “See ya!” He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Belstra, and nephew Johnny Crittendon. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Grace (Joseph) Savickas; sister, Kimberly Belstra; nieces and nephews, Karrah Waller, Kandace (Kayla) Gross, Kasadie Crittendon, Austin (Jaiden) Waller; great nephews and nieces, Zahvier Waller, Madden Waller, Mylah Waller;  and many lifelong friends. The family of Danny would like to thank his coworkers at Alta for their friendship to him over the past eight years and for their quick response and lifesaving efforts. Relatives and friends may visit with the family, and pay their respects to Danny on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 1:30-3 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Funeral services will follow at 3 pm.


 

Visitation
Monday, February 10
1:30pm - 3:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Monday, February 10
3:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 534-8656

Leave Your Tribute Message

February 11, 2025 4:05pm
I was deeply saddened to hear about Danny’s passing. I have fond memories of Danny. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

- Mike McIntyre

February 10, 2025 4:47pm
Danny, I can not believe I am leaving memories for you already. Although we have not seen each other in many years, I will always think of you as one of my Godwin Big Brothers. One memory I have is when I spent the night with Kim and you and Todd got up early in the morning and decided to turn you jeans backwards and walk down the street. I will always think of you as a fun outgoing guy that loved your nieces and nephew and of course your little sister. You will be greatly missed by many. Until I see you again.

- Nickie Brooks-Talley

February 05, 2025 8:20am
Dan was a wonderful man, very sorry for your loss. Many great years working together at Bouma

- Jeff Moomey

February 04, 2025 10:01pm
Dan , you are as real as they come. It didn’t matter how much time went by, when we saw one another. We always had great conversations. Godspeed, my friend.

- Ron White

February 04, 2025 8:40pm
One of a few people in my life who made an impact! I have a few stories but I'll just say Dan was for real. Not too many Latino's at Godwin back in the 70s but he had my back in an elementary skirmish once. A great man, with a great heart. I last seen him at a store in the area and hugged a great bro. We talked and laughed a little and hoped to get together soon...it'll now be in eternity.

- LEE (Vale) RINCONES

February 04, 2025 7:15pm
Rest in peace my friend. I’ll always cherish the many high school memories we shared. You were one of the best! 🙏🏼

- Howie

February 04, 2025 6:57pm
My deepest sympathies to his family. You are all in my thoughts.

- Gary Skeel

February 04, 2025 6:56pm
Hey Bird. You were a awsome friend to all of us. We had good times in the school years RIH . See ya again🕊️🥰

- Shelly Rider /Baker

February 04, 2025 5:57pm
Dan I will always cherish all the great times we’ve shared and I’ll never forget your smile and the way you made me feel when I walked into a room You always made me laugh Love you

- Amber Workman




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