Scott T. Beltinck

Loyal and trustworthy, Scott Beltinck was no fair weather friend whenever somebody needed him, he was always there to help. He had a talent for seeing to the heart of an issue, and coming up with solutions that were both apt and clear-cut. Above all else, Scott was a family man, and was incredibly devoted to his wife and children, his siblings, and his parents. His family was his life as he was theirs. Scotts friendly smile, kind heart, and steadfast loyalty will live on in the hearts and minds of all those whose lives he touched, both as a cherished memory and as a source of inspiration in the years to come. The year 1964 was a year of tension and turmoil for many Americans, as the war dragged on in Vietnam and civil rights expansion met with violence at home. There were lighter moments as well, however, including Dr. Martin Luther Kings famous speech, the spread of Beatle-mania throughout the world, and the introduction of the first VCR. Scott was born in the midst of this tumultuous year, on September 16, 1964, to proud parents William T. and Wenonah B. (Block) Beltinck. The Beltinck family lived in Rosebush, Michigan, where Scott grew up with siblings Fae, Vickie, John, Denise, and Scott. William supported his family as a rural mail carrier, while Wenonah worked at the State Home in Mt. Pleasant. Since Scott was so much younger than his brothers and sisters, they didnt have the typical sibling relationship. In fact, Scott liked to say that he grew up with two fathers (his father and John) and three mothers (his mother, Fae, and Vickie) and found great friendship with his sister Denise! Later, when Scott became an uncle, he was young enough to hang out with his nieces and nephews, and earned himself the title of the cool uncle. The years sped by, and soon Scott had grown from a mischievous, fun-loving boy into a friendly and kindhearted young man. As a teenager, Scott's parents purchased him a motorcycle (despite the fact that he had never ridden one). Unfortunately, it wasnt long before Scott broke his collarbone while riding it, and the bike was claimed by his older brother! Scott was more successful with athletics, however, and enjoyed playing baseball and wrestling on the high school teams. Scott enjoyed an especially close relationship with parents, particularly because he was the youngest and the only child at home for part of his teenage years. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1982, Scott went on to study electrical engineering at ITT Technical Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His parents helped him move to Grand Rapids with a truck and a trailer, and two years later he returned home in a car with a little less than he started with! Scotts first job out of college was at Xerox, where he would be a loyal employee for over 15 years. He eventually started his own company, Affordable Copier Solutions, where he sold and serviced copy machines. Scott married the love of his life, Susan Burden, in Clare, Michigan, on February 14, 1990. Scott and Susan had met in high school, and their friendship soon blossomed into romance. As the years went by, Scott and Susan were blessed six children, whom they named Matthew, Nicole, Brooklyn, Luke, Jesse, and Moriyah. Scott loved being a father, and was completely devoted to his family in the years to come, he would look back on the births of his children as the greatest days of his life. Easygoing and fun loving, Scott often expressed his affection through humor, and the kids all got a kick out of his good-natured teasing. Through the years, Scott also remained close to his brothers and sisters, whose parental relationship changed into close friendships. This was especially true for his brother John, who was his best friend. These siblings were always there for each other if something was happening to one sibling, they were all involved. Scott understood the value of family, and appreciated the wonderful relationships he had with his siblings as well as his parents. He often had lunch with his parents, and shared a love of sports with his father. In his free time Scott loved following pro sports, especially his favorite teams, the Detroit Tigers and the Great Lakes Loons. He was very knowledgeable about player statistics, and each year put a lot of thought into his fantasy football team. When they had the chance, he and his buddies would take road trips to watch pro sport games. Closer to home, Scott also passed this love of sports on to his children, and enjoyed coaching his sons baseball teams. During the summers, Scott and his family made many happy memories on their annual camping trips to Higgins Lake. Loyal, supportive, and kindhearted, Scott was a devoted husband, a loving father, brother, and son, and a true friend. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his many friends and family members. Mr. Scott T. Beltinck died on March 12, 2013, at the age of 48, with his family by his side. Scotts family includes his wife, Susan; his children, Matthew Burden of Mt. Pleasant, and Nicole, Brooklyn, Luke, Jesse, and Moriyah Beltinck, all of Rosebush; a granddaughter, Madison Halfmann; his parents, William and Wenonah Beltinck of Mt. Pleasant; his sisters, Victoria (Kevin) Rogers of Clare and Denise (Ronney) Morey of Mt. Pleasant; his brother-in-law, Thomas Sheredy of Clare; his sister-in-law, Lizabeth Beltinck of Mt. Pleasant; his father-in-law, Harry Burden of Mt. Pleasant; his nieces and nephews, Alissa (Mark) Haynak and Andrea (Dave) Porter, Elizabeth (Bruce) TerHaar and Steven (Johnara) Carpenter, Stephanie Prout and Benjamin Beltinck, and Max (Michelle) Morey and Jennifer (Jason) Morey-Germain; and 13 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Fae Sheredy, in 1989; and his brother, John Beltinck, in 2002. Scotts funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at Lux Family Funeral Home, with Hector Castillo of Shalom Assembly of Yahweh officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Rosebush. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beltinck Family Discretionary Trust. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Please visit Scotts personal memory page at www.LuxFamilyFuneralHome.com, where you can learn more about his life, share a favorite memory or photo, and sign the online guestbook.