Nate French Memorial Donations
Otis Nathan "Nate" French passed away on May 29, 2021 at the age of 91. Nate received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Michigan State College in 1953 and later served in Korea. In 1961, he married Joyce Marie Bierens at Central Reformed Church. With Joyce’s help, Nate started Business Forms Associates in 1968 and had a long career in the business printing industry later working closely with his sons, Reg and Bill. He was a long-time member of Mayflower Congregational Church and was active with Big Brothers where he mentored two “Little Brothers.” Nate was a baseball coach and regularly attended his son’s and grandchildren’s events. Spending time at the family cottage with friends and family and daily walks around East Grand Rapids and along the lakeshore brought him great joy. In addition, Nate supported the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for many years, donating to various funds including the Fund for Community Good. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation is honored to accept donations in Nate's memory supporting the Fund for Community Good.
