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Aaron Malestein

September 24, 1993 — September 17, 2023

Aaron Jacob Malestein, of Sparta, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 29, surrounded by family. Aaron was born September 24, 1993, the son of Mark and Karen Malestein in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a special boy who surpassed many physical limitations through walking and learning basic sign language, to driving his power chair in school. His strength and determination to live his best life was a true inspiration to his family members and friends. Everyone who knew Aaron recognized him as the "Nike Boy." As a child, he spent many hours watching his siblings play basketball, volleyball and soccer, where he developed a keen interest in Nike shoes. He would go to extreme measures to sneak acquire their Nikes, laughing as he stripped out the laces! His passion for Nike shoes grew into many hours spent shopping, deconstructing, tying and hanging them. Always accompanied by his happy giggle that will live forever in our memories. Aaron is survived by his father, Mark (Elisa) Malestein; brother, BJ Koster; sister, Elizabeth (Stephen) Franklin; brother, Stephen (Jenny Lyn) Koster; grandmother, Marilyn Stellema; nieces and nephews, Joseph and Sophia Franklin and Karl and Addie Koster; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Aaron was preceded in death by his mother, Karen (Stellema) Malestein. Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Hope Network Foundation. We are forever grateful for the love and care provided by the Hope Network Gardner ACF who became Aaron's second family. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Aaron Malestein, please visit our flower store.

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