Achia Beute

Achia Pascal Beute, age 15, entered into the arms of her loving Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2026. Now, she is joyfully dancing with her Savior.

Achia was born on October 5, 2010, in Matany, Uganda. She found delight in life’s simple joys—chicken nuggets, fishy crackers, playing with her toys, car rides, naps on her dad’s lap, and praise and worship music. She especially loved to dance in church whenever music was played, bouncing and moving with joy in her own special way. She was also known for her sweet, generous hugs that made people feel deeply loved and seen. Her life was marked by a beautiful openness and unconditional love that she freely shared with all who knew her. She brought tremendous joy and was a true blessing, especially to her family.

Achia is lovingly remembered by her parents, David and Mary Beute; her siblings, Jenna Mike Leys, Jeremy Sonja Beute, Angie Tim Sliedrecht, Mandy Josh Shaarda, Dorothy Ben Dusendang, Chris Paulita Beute, Amanda Ben Boverhof, and Kansas Nick Vande Kopple; along with 30 nieces and nephews and one great-nephew.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 6475 40th Avenue. Visitation with the family will take place on Friday from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, Alt & Shawmut Hills Chapel, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW. Interment will follow at Rosedale Memorial Park.

A heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital for their compassionate care, and to her teachers at Ottawa Area Center for their love, patience, and kindness.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amecet Children’s Shelter or Ekisa Ministries. To read more of Achia’s life story, leave a memory, or sign the guestbook, please visit www.heritagelifestory.com.