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Gary was not only my renter on the channel, but a friend as well and he still owed me a boat ride. My sincere sympathy to his family. He will surely be missed! Val Johnston
Valerie Johnston
October 27, 2025 | Friend


Grand Haven, Michigan
Gary Ballast, 82, of Spring Lake, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at home. Arrangements by Klaassen Family Funeral Home.
Read MoreGary was not only my renter on the channel, but a friend as well and he still owed me a boat ride. My sincere sympathy to his family. He will surely be missed! Val Johnston
Valerie Johnston
October 27, 2025 | Friend
Gary was a big hearted mischievous fellow all his life. He loved his family, boating, his friend group, Lake Michigan and Grand Haven. I will miss his laughter and the glimmer in his eyes when he thought of something outrageous to say.
Rita
October 26, 2025 | Family
My condolescences to Gary's family. He will be greatly missed. Particularly, our daily breakfasts at Russ'.
Tony
October 26, 2025