BADGEROW - Gordon Badgerow, age 79, of Sparta died on September 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Ellen Badgerow; brothers Charles, Carlton & James and sister in law T.E.Badgerow. He is survived by his brother Paul (Nita) Badgerow, sisters-in-law, Mary Momber and Tootie Badgerow, many nieces and nephews. As an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church he attended and lectored at Daily Mass and was dedicated to the local Food Pantry. Visitation with the family will take place at the Beuschel Funeral Home located at 5018 Alpine Ave., Comstock Park, on Tuesday, September 6th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Vigil Service will be at 7:30 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior at Holy Family Church with the Rev. Fr. Rock Badegrow as celebrant and co-celebrant Rev. Msgr. Terrence Stewart. A private interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. In memory please consider making memorial contributions to Grand Rapids Right to Life, or Holy Family Church.