Michael T. Brower

Michael Todd Brower, age 47, passed away while surrounded by family in Norton Shores, MI, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Mike was born in Holland, MI, to Dale and Wanda (Kiekintveld) Brower on January 23, 1978. He graduated from West Ottawa High School and went on to graduate from Ferris State University. He worked as an engineer for various Tool and Die shops over the course of his career, most recently at Titan Tool and Die. On June 23, 2021, he married the former Tina Martinez, and the two of them greatly treasured their time together. He loved her deeply, and together they grew closer with each other and with God throughout their journey together.

Michael loved to volunteer and serve others; he helped in the nursery at All Shores Wesleyan Church, worked as a patient companion at Trinity Hospital, served as a buddy for the Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine, and coached many sports teams over the years, including football for Mona Shores Youth Club, youth soccer for Sailor Soccer, softball for Mona Shores Youth Softball, baseball for Roosevelt Park as well as travel baseball, and helped out with whatever other sporting associations that he could. He loved spending time outside, especially going on walks and hikes, camping, and watching sunsets at the beach. He was funny and sarcastic and loved bringing laughter to those around him. Friendship was important to Mike, and he cherished the close bonds that he had cultivated with his friends over the years. He loved to travel, particularly taking trips to Florida with his family, and he golfed whenever he could. He was a hard worker and was always willing to help others however he could. More than anything he loved spending time with his family and supporting his children at all of their events over the years.

Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Tina; seven children: Desi (Tyler "T-Bone"), Dylan (Layla), Saidey (Ike), Hannah, Gabriella, Landon, and Chase; parents, Dale and Wanda Brower; brother, Steve (Melissa) Brower; parents in-law, David and Lois Martinez; three siblings in-law: Kristina (Bill Forman) Forman, Rachel (Matthew) Kacel, and David (Janet) Martinez Jr; grandmother in-law, Tina Martinez; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by all of his grandparents, as well as his cousin, Sue Gelting.

A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held for Mike at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at All Shores Wesleyan Church, 15550 Cleveland St, Spring Lake, MI 49456. A VISITATION will be held from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444, as well as an hour prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The V Foundation for cancer research. Please sign the family's online guestbook and share memories with the family at sytsemafh.com.