Grand Rapids, Michigan
1935 - 2023
Van Essen, Rev. Lester Caledonia, MI Rev. Lester W. Van Essen, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born on July 25, 1935 and raised near Leota, Minnesota, one of eleven children born to William and Hattie Van Essen. A graduate of Calvin College and...
Read MoreA very special memory: Pastor Les married us at TCNN in Nigeria on April 17, 1976. He had to talk us into having a short sermon because he said otherwise the wedding would be too short!
Faith Bosserman
January 21, 2023 | Friend
We are saddened to hear Les passing.I graduated high school with Les--SWC class of 1953. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Adrian & Carrie Kooiman Kuipers
Adrian & Carrie (Kooiman) Kuipers
January 16, 2023 | Friend
So sorry for your loss Elaine and family. I enjoyed visiting with Les after Sunday services and grateful for sharing your home and a meal with me and others.
Robert Higgins
January 16, 2023 | Friend
