Benjamin Waldie

Benjamin William Leland Waldie, beloved infant son of Randy and Anne Waldie, was born June 2, 2015 and passed away June 3, 2015 from complications of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome . Benjamin was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cecelia Soleau, and by his cousin, Ariella Grace Waldie. In addition to his parents, Randy and Anne, Benjamin is survived by his sister, Alison; grandparents, Gunner and Karla Waldie, and Doug and Robin Soleau; uncles and aunts, Chris and Jaimie Waldie, Greg and Sara Soleau, Dan Soleau, Becki and Aaron Longfellow, and Lauren Steele; cousins, Amy, Lacie, and Maddie Longfellow, and many great uncles, aunts, and cousins. Private services for the family will take place at a later date. Should family and friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Benjamin's memory to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation, 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49502. An online guestbook may be signed at www.throopfh.com. Throop Funeral Home Coopersville, 616-837-8161

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