Wilbur C. "Bill" Van Popering, age 78, of Byron Center, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He proudly served his country in the Korean War and served on many church, school and community boards. He was a long time member of the American Business Club (AMBUCS). He retired as a partner of W.A. Lettinga and Associates. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Norma; his children, Scott and Marcia VanPopering, David Van Popering and Stacey Clark, Larry and Laura Van Popering; grandchildren, Andy and Leighann, Kevin, Luke, Quinn, Carson and Grace; great granddaughter, Lyza Faye; brother and sister, Al and Arlene Van Popering, Carole and Les Meyering; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Strabbing, Gladys Genzink, Lois Tucker, Amy Strabbing, Jo Strabbing, Carol and Herm Kolk, Mary and Roger Shoemaker, Chuck and Ona Strabbing. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 11:00 a.m. at First Byron Center Christian Reformed Church, 2480 85th St. SW, Byron Center, with Rev. Tom Groelsema officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Christian Reformed Conference Grounds, AMBUCS, or First Byron Center Christian Reformed Church Mission Fund.