Kirin Michele, a beacon of love, generosity and creativity entered heaven peacefully on July 13, 2024. Kirin was born on June 9, 1966, to Arvid and Marianne Kiander. She attended Kenowa Hills High school and went on to graduate with a Culinary Arts associate degree from GRCC. Kirin was a talented baker and cake decorator. She had various jobs throughout her career primarily in the service industry. Her last employment was with Compass Food Service at the Van Andel Institute where she happily used her creative skills to provide tasty creations for the employees and staff. Kirin also expressed her creative skills through sewing numerous crafts for her family and friends and craft shows over the years. She lived out her faith in serving others, whether providing for needy families during the holidays or contributing in other ways when she became of a need. Kirin also enjoyed participating in and organizing activities for several friend groups. She married her husband Dave on August 3, 2001. They shared many precious times and experiences together, including traveling Up North to Munising Michigan. Kirin is remembered as having a great love of taking walks in nature. She is survived by her husband David, parents Arvid and Marianne Kiander of Cedar Springs, David's parents, Chuck and Ellen Michele of Spring Lake, brother Kevin (Shila) Kiander of Evart, nephews Nathan (Emily) Stein of Cedar Springs, Justin Michele and Collin Michele of Grand Rapids, nieces, Kelsey (Tim) Richards of Twin Lake, Sarah Kiander of Grand Rapids, Megan Michele, Lydia Michele and Carly Michele all of Grand Rapids, great-niece Shila Richards, brother-in-law Tom (Nicole) Michele of Grand Rapids, and Dan (Tami) Michele of Ann Arbor, many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins survive her as well. Service will be held Saturday, July 27, 11:00AM at Cornerstone Church, Wyoming Campus 2730 56th Street, SW Wyoming MI 49418 with Marcus Schmidt officiating. The visitation will be one hour prior, beginning at 10:00AM. Kirin wishes for you to plant a bush or tree in her memory.