Bede Aiden Roper Robertson
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Bede A.R. Robertson, 90, of Grand Haven, MI was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven.
What stands out in Bede’s life is his character - a life of integrity, of love toward others, of selflessness, of friendliness and gentleness. It can be said without contradiction that Bede’s departure from this life is a loss for all who knew him. He was a friend to everyone.
Bede was born on September 6, 1935 in the village of Cotherstone, England to Emma and the Rev. George Richard Robertson. He later grew up near London in the town of North Marston during WWII.
The family moved to Canada in 1945 when Bede was 12 and eventually settled in Livingston County Michigan where he graduated Howell High School and then served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea.
After his service, Bede returned to Michigan where he met the love of his life, Judy Perroud. Years later, when asked about the highlights of his life, Bede always turned the conversation to how much Judy meant to him and brought joy to his life.
Marriage followed and Bede and Judy welcomed three beautiful daughters, Dawn, Lisa and Gail to their family.
Bede and Judy created a loving home in Fowlerville as Bede worked as an electrical estimator for Glover Electric and Crampton Electric.
His three daughters married and soon summers and celebrations were spent in Bede and Judy’s home by Lake Michigan with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
When his wife faced a chronic health situation in her later years, Bede showed uncommon and commendable love, sacrifice and care for his bride.
Bede loved Michigan State sports, a friendly game of golf when the score was an afterthought and mulligans were plentiful, and he definitely had a sweet tooth. He never turned down some ice cream or a slice of pie.
Bede is survived by his daughters Dawn (Steve) Varcoe of Louisville, Ky., and their son Michael (Joanna) of Mt. Washington, Ky., daughter Lisa (Scott) Lockwood of Saranac, Mi., and their son Greg of Tucson, Az., and daughter Tera (Jamie) of Clinton, N.Y., and daughter Gail (Doug) of Gilbert, Az., and their daughter Abby (Mike) of Gilbert, Az., and son Chandler (Kellie) of Mesa, Az. He deeply enjoyed the blessing of six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 67 years, Judith Perroud Robertson; and his precious granddaughter, Courtney Macheile Varcoe.
Anyone would do well to be the kind of person Bede was. Bede will be forever missed.
The Celebration of Life for Bede will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Grand Haven Community Baptist Church time to be announced. Interment was held at Grand Haven Township Lakeshore Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Haven Community Baptist Church. Please visit www.Klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign Bede’s online guestbook.
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