Joshua David Fink, age 37 of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly September 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald W. Fink; grandparents, Irene & Clinton Fink, and Margaret Beebe. Joshua is survived by his son, Jaedon; mother, Bobbi Blatten; sisters, Lindsey, Julie, Amy, Christine; brother, Jason; brother-in-law, Mike; grandfather, David Blattenberger; aunts, Jenny, Mary, Deb, Cyndi, Angie, Barb, Diane; uncles, Porter, Herb, Marv, Laverne, Denny; cousins, Trisha, Amy, Lori, DJ, Charles, Kaira, Nolan, Dylan, Megan, Jamie, Kelly, Brendan, Angela, Tracie, Renea, Travis, Andrea, Rochelle, Ryan, Collin; friends, Gavin, Kaylie, Andrew, Chris, Jesse, Bryan, Larry, Chad, Renae, AC, Brandi, Michael, Kento, Dave, Angie, and so many other friends as well as his cat, Jazzy Belle, and all of his fish. Joshua graduated from Forest Hills Northern and Grand Rapids Community College. He was a certified personal trainer and worked for Centimark. He liked motorcycles, fast cars, house plants especially cacti, physical fitness, music festivals, firearms, animals, Japanese culture, and going to his great-grandpa’s and uncle’s house on Torch Lake. Please remember to speak of Joshua often to keep his memory alive. Joshua was an amazing father, son, brother, and friend whose smile lit up the room. He gave the warmest and best hugs. He was known for being selfless and giving, Joshua was always there for everyone. He will be dearly missed. A Celebration honoring Joshua’s life to be held Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 2-5pm at 5440 River Street NW, Rapid City, MI 49676. Memorial contributions may be made to Soulshine Wildlife Center, Soulshine Wildlife Center or PO Box 354, Sparta, MI 49345 or to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, www.afsp.org or 199 Water St. 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.
Joshua David Fink
10/14/1985
09/22/2023
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Love forever my friend missed and never forgotten
Prayers and condolences to the family. I worked with Josua at Centimark. I liked him a lot, he was a good friend.
Thank you for sharing your amazing light with us Josh, you taught us how to love BIG, to make those “core memories.” Your generous spirit is unmatched and you’re gone too soon my friend but we’ll carry you with us forever. Homies for life, love you.
My love,
Your amazing energy will carry on through us all. You were more than my boyfriend you were my best friend. I’ll hold on to you until we meet again. I love you so much, your generosity, your silly soul, your hugs, your kisses and cuddles. Your pranks, the love that you gave to our little family was unmatched. You are forever in my heart. I’ll see you in my dreams my love forever and always 💕
Angela
All the words spoken & written about Josh are so true. I will continue to love Josh and miss him.
Even in pictures the love you had for your friends and family just shines from your eyes. You will never be forgotten – your care for others changed lives. I’ll always wish we had more time but I’m grateful to have had you in my life for the last 15 yrs.
Josh, I miss our endless summers… It seems like just yesterdays we were riding our bikes to best buy. I had such fun with you. Thank you for being a good friend. I remember fondly how you always welcomed and cared for others. May God Bless you and keep you.
Hi, my name is Kento, and I’m a close friend of Josh. I’m absolutely devastated by the news I received yesterday. I had been trying to reach out to him for a while not knowing about his passing. I’m deeply sorry for his loss. Josh and I go way back to our time at Middle School. He was my first American friend when I moved to the country. Back then, my English skills were very limited, but Josh was always kind and patient with me. We spent a lot of time together playing video games, basketball, hunting out in the woods, and even getting into some mischief. He was not just a friend, but also a mentor to me. Josh taught me how to adapt to American culture, encouraged me to be mentally and physically strong, and exposed me to thrilling experiences like driving fast cars and riding fast motorcycles. He always pushed me to my limits and played a significant role in shaping me into the person I am today. I owe so much to his friendship and influence. Josh had a great sense of humor and was a joy to be around. His zest for life was contagious, and he lived each day to the fullest. While I’m heartbroken by his passing, I know that he wouldn’t want to see me sad. His legacy will always live on, and I will never forget him. He remains a true friend and will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you, Josh.