William “Bill” Alderden, age 54 of Lake City passed away, Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home.

Bill was born August 7, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana to William and Charlotte (Pearson) Alderden.

Bill was raised in Lansing, Illinois and moved to Lake City, MI around 1985 when he met and married the former Susan Hoitenga, October 28, 1989.
He then worked at the Lake City Drop Forge. In 1989 he obtained his real estate license and sold real estate for 25 years, opening RE/MAX Professionals in 1997.

He and Susan pursued their dreams of running a successful fishing and hunting lodge up in Canada and bought Whitefish Lodge in 2013. They had a love for the outdoors and shared that experience with many others.

Bill was an active member of the Lake City Christian Reformed Church.

Bill had a true love for the Lord and it showed in everything he did. He will be missed by many.

Bill is survived by his wife Susan and children: Brandi Root and Stephani (Michael Escalera) Root both of Lake City, and grandchildren Cameron McInnes, Noah and Kadence Root, Destany Minzey, Paige Wilson, Hailey Root and Maritza Escalera.

Bill is also survived by his brothers: Ken (Heather) Alderden of Gilbert AZ, and Brian (Sheri Metz) Alderden of Lansing, IL and a sister: Brenda (Don) Courtney of Highland, IL.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill has been a believer in Jesus as his savior for many years but it has been through the events of the past few years that made him realize how important his salvation really was. Through his parents death and his battle with cancer, he came to have peace knowing that God had the reins of his life. Through it all, grew a sincere desire for his family to acquire the faith he had so that they may join him in heaven.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Lake City Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Mical Pugh officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Young Funeral Home.
Burial will take place in the Lake City Cemetery.

In the final months of Bill’s life all of his family, friends and church family surrounded him with love and support. A special thank you goes out to all of the nursing staff and Hospice of Michigan, Kathy Hassen, for the extraordinary care Bill received.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society’s “Hope Lodge”, 129 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49603

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