Kenneth

Blossom

Kenneth Gordon Blossom, known to many as Ken or Kenny, age 78, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He was born July 30, 1948, in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Gordon and Dolores (Pease) Blossom. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Laurel Anne Steffens, on July 17, 1971, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Comstock Park.

Ken worked at various companies throughout his long career including the Speedrome in Comstock Park and L.W. Edison Company in Grand Rapids before going into the Army. After he was honorably discharged in 1970, he returned to work at L.W. Edison before going to Bacco Construction, R&R Farms, and retiring from Michigan Paving and Material (Woodland Paving) in 2015. During the time when he wasn’t working he enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Laurel; four children, Mike (Lynn) Blossom, Sharla VanHorn, Brent (Stacy) Blossom, and Jarrod (Tiffany) Blossom; grandchildren, Alyssa (Brad) Fox, Hannah (Greg Walker) VanHorn, Sydney and Addison Blossom, Elliott and Rosie Blossom; great-grandchildren, Emery Michael Fox and Oakleigh-Anne Walker; siblings, Janet (Dick) Weber, Tim Blossom, Steve (Teresa) Blossom, Cindy (Steve) Powell, and Evelyn Thomas; sisters-in-law, Carol (John Birchall) Smith and Jan Steffens; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon (Martha) Blossom; mother, Dolores Blossom; brother, Michael Blossom; sister-in-law, Becky Blossom; and brothers-in-law, Harold (Margaret) Steffens, Arnie Steffens, and John Smith.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Avenue NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Visitation will continue on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the funeral home from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Army and the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. A celebration of life is being planned at the American Legion Boat and Canoe Club and details will be announced as soon as they become available.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids or the American Legion Boat and Canoe Club building fund.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Elara Caring Hospice for their help and care throughout this difficult time.