Bryan Charles McCarthy

Bryan Charles McCarthy, age 54, a life-long resident of Grand Haven Township, passed away July 8, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. Bryan was born December 13, 1961 to Charles and Joan (Poe) McCarthy in Grand Haven. He was a graduate of Grand Haven High School, class of 1980. Bryan went on to complete an apprenticeship in tool and die and became the founder and owner of Die Tech Corporation until his retirement. He enjoyed the precision of a tool maker. He loved the exhilaration of a fast motorcycle, the noise and dust of a motocross race, snowmobiling, boating and the muscle of a backhoe. Bryan enjoyed his northern getaway and time with friends and family. He could fix anything, always willing to lend a hand. Bryan had a quick wit and a ready smile, he will be greatly missed. He loved his german shepherds, his favorite Max as he referred to as “Showboy.”Bryan is survived by his daughter Bonnie (David Brandon, Jr.) Yahne of Grand Haven; daughter, Jaime VanderZwaag; son, Jeremy VanderZwaag; the love of his life, Jodi VanderZwaag; mother, Joan Poe McCarthy of Grand Haven; sisters, Diane (John) Lisciandro of Santa Rosa, CA, Laura (David) Deiters of Saxonburg, PA, Colleen (Mark) Gottman of Phoenix, AZ; brother Michael (Christine) McCarthy of Grand Haven; granddaughters, Mariah, Kennedy and Braylin; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews all of whom loved their Uncle Bryan. He is preceded in death by his father Charles McCarthy and sister Mary McCarthy. The funeral service for Bryan will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Patrick & St. Anthony Parish in Grand Haven.  Visitation will be 6:00-9:00 pm Friday, July 15, 2016 at Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland or Harbor Humane Society. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Bryan’s online guest book.