Brian Jay Gould, age 51 of Byron Center, died in a traffic crash on M-6 Saturday, April 10.

Brian was born in Byron Center Feb. 20, 1970, to Judy and Seymour Gould. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for 30 years. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, such as hunting, fishing and grilling.

Brian is survived by his two children Bryce Anthony Gould and Breanna Evangeline Gould, parents Seymour and Judy Gould, sister Diane (Mark) Randall, brother Scott (Patricia) Gould and many more family and friends.

Brian was preceded in death by niece Holly Randall, grandparents Arthur and Edna Gould and Don and Helen Haase.

There will be a memorial service a 2 p.m. Saturday9, April 24, to celebrate Brian’s life at his hometown church Carlisle United Methodist Church 1084 76th Ave., Byron Center. Friends and family are welcome to attend the service and/or meet with the family from noon to 2 p.m. at Carlisle United Methodist Church before the service.