Scott Bazany Obituary

Age - 60

September 12, 2023

Grand Haven, MI

Scott Allen Bazany, age 60 of North Muskegon, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1962 in Grand Haven, MI to Paul and Lucy (Patterson) Bazany. Scott married Michele Chupp on July 1, 2017 in Muskegon. Scott graduated from Grand Haven High School, Class of 1981. He proudly served his country in the US Army, and worked as Supervisor for Ottawa County Juvenile Detention for many years. Scott was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, golfing, and shore fishing. He also had a passion for traveling, and especially loved spending time up north in the U. P. Scott also enjoyed sports and was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and U of M football. Scott will be forever remembered and missed by his beloved wife, Michele; his son, Hunter Bazany; step-daughter, Gretchen Catalfamo; step-sons, Jeremy (Liz) and Nicholas (Krystal) Wilder; seven grandchildren: Aedan, Greyson, Nico, Lucas, Keegan, Khloe, and Kaylee; four sisters: Lori Plooster, Stacie (Pat) Halloran, Cheryl (Jack) Demarse, and Susan (Mike) Corcoran; two brothers, Bruce (Kitty) Bazany and Skip (Marquita) Bazany; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucy Bazany. The Memorial Service for Scott will take place at 3:00 p. m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Bytwerk officiating. Full Military Honors will be provided by the V. F. W. SGT. Alvin Jonker Post 2326. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the V. F. W. SGT. Alvin Jonker Post 2326.

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