Carson Flowers

Carson Richard Flowers, infant son of Richard R. Flowers and Lindsey Polanyi, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007 in Grand Rapids. He was born April 9, 2007 and spent the last 16 days showing us how truly strong and brave he was. And although he was only able to bless us with his presence for a short time, he will be with us forever. He filled all of our hearts with joy, pride, and most of all, LOVE. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Dick and Suzie Flowers, Thomas and Cindy Polanyi; great-grandparents, Frances Flowers, Julia Zek, Dorothea Kohlbeck, Shirley and Virgil Lee; aunts and uncles, Michelle and Joe Gravlin, Leslie and Steve Swanker, Jake Polanyi; and 5 cousins, Joey, Alexis, and Jacob Gravlin, Megan and Robby Swanker. He was preceded in death by 4 great-grandfathers, John C. Polanyi, Robert Kohlbeck, Robert B. Flowers, and Stephen Zek. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-4 PM on Sunday at The Walburn Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565 There will be a private family service held at a later date. MEMORIALS to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation Neonatal Unit (100 Michigan N.E., MC004, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) will be appreciated. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery.