Brian Gene Mulder

Brian Gene Mulder, age 61, of Barbeau, Michigan went home to heaven Thursday morning, December 27, 2007 after a battle with cancer. Brian was born on December 23, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On August 2, 1969, he married Sandy (Beech) at Good News Baptist Church near Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1978, he moved his family to Pickford, Michigan and began working at the newly opened Kinross Correctional Facility. After hearing God's call, Brian became a missionary, spending most of those years working with the Navajo Indians in New Mexico. In 1996, he moved back to the area and took a job as a guard at the Chippewa County Jail where he worked until his sickness made it impossible. Brian was a gun and knife collector. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, trap shooting, taking long walks in the woods, and spending time with his family. His grandchildren were his heart's delight and he loved every moment he spent with them, watching them grow. If Brian wasn't working, he found a way to be playing. He loved to travel and go out to eat. Brian's physical body may have died, but because of his personal Savior, Jesus Christ, he is more alive today than any of us can imagine. Brian is survived by his wife; Sandy Mulder, two sons; Travis (Michelle) Mulder of Ishpeming, MI and Clint (Spring) Mulder of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, four grandchildren; Lacey, Olivia, Lauren, and Gerrit Mulder. He is also survived by two brothers; Rich (Jane) Mulder of Grand Rapids, MI and Tim (Diane) Mulder of Rockford, MI, two sisters; Gail Mulder of Grand Rapids, MI and Meredith (Robert) Ludema of Dafter, MI, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by by his parents; Gerrit and Edith (Talsma) Mulder. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31, 2007 at Fundamental Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Rader officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 until the time of the service. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery in the spring. It was Brian's wish that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Fundamental Baptist Church Heritage Building Fund.

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Brian Gene Mulder

December 23, 1946 - December 27, 2007