As a former resident of both Ludington and Zeeland, I read with great sadness about the sudden death of my good friend, Rich DeBoer. He was a fine man who loved his family, his God, and always had nothing but good things to say about anyone he knew. He spent many weekends at the Sandy Shores in Silver Lake with his wife Carolyn and their children and truly enjoyed Mason-Oceana County area. He and Carolyn were frequent visitors to our home in Ft. Myers, and we'll truly miss his carefree spirit and fun-loving ways. If we had more Rich DeBoers in our world, it would be a much better place. Rest in peace my friend. Scott Tomberlin, Ft. Myers, FL, Ludington resident from 1979-1986.