Elyot Andrew Dings

Elyot Andrew Dings, age 14, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in West Branch, MI. He was born on September 10, 2004 in West Branch to Jasynn and Jenny (Smith) Dings. Elyot was a freshman at Ogemaw Heights High School. He was an apprentice machine operator with Dings Excavating where he worked closely with his dad and family. Elyot was a District 14 Dirt Bike Champion and he played West Branch Little League and Junior League All Star Baseball. He was also involved with AYSO Soccer and FFA. Elyot was a great brother, son, friend and boyfriend to Kora. He had the ability to unite and bring people together, was a loyal friend, always wore a genuine smile, and had a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed.

Elyot is survived by his parents, Jasynn and Jenny Dings of West Branch; brothers, Alexander Dings and Isaac Dings, both of West Branch; sister, Oryana Dings of West Branch; dog, Jessy; grandma, Eileen (Gary) Dahn of West Branch; grandpa, Jerry Dings of West Branch; grandma, Bobbie Percival of West Branch; grandpa, Jerry (Debbie) Smith of Standish; special aunt, Kristin; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles and friends.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Faith Alive Church at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Chad Deerman will officiate.

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