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DONALD FOSTER JAMES
Donald Foster James, 66, of Harrison,
passed away Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Mid Michigan Medical
Center-Clare. Mr. James was born November 2, 1941 in Crosby, Minnesota,
the son of Lonney Foster and Evelyn May (Laughton) James. Mr. James
served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam
War. Mr. James was united in marriage to the former Patricia J. Spencer
in 1963 in East Tawas, Michigan. Donald had resided in Harrison since
1998, coming from Taylor, Michigan.
Donald enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, fishing, Deer hunting and
helping his friends.
Surviving is his loving wife, Pat J. James of Harrison, one
son, Bradley James and wife Kim of Utica, Kentucky, two daughters:
Kimberly Gelletta and husband John of Edgerton, Wisconsin and Donna Lynn
DeCouteau of Harrison, his mother, Evelyn M. Summier of Ironton,
Minnesota, two brothers: Dennis James and wife Clarice of Washington and
Lonney James and wife Debbie of Ironton, three sisters: Pat Wheeler and
husband Kenny of Butte, Montana, Sharon Bushman of Pequot Lakes,
Minnesota and Kayleen Bodel and husband Patrick of Brainerd, Minnesota,
eight grandchildren: Kayla James, Jonathon Gelletta, Michael Gelletta,
Kyle DeCouteau, Elizabeth DeCouteau, Justin Wheaton, Heather Wheaton and
Jenney C., two greatgrandchildren, Alex and Iscea Ketelnut, plus
numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. James was preceded in death by his
father.
In following Mr. James's wishes, cremation has taken place. To share an
online condolence with Donald's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com
Arrangements for Mr. James were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home,
Harrison (989) 539-7810. ***
LIONEL E. SANDRO
Lionel E. "Sandy" Sandro, 87, of
Harrison, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at his home. Mr. Sandro
was born May 8, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Ernest D. and
Mary D. (Davis) Sandro. Mr. Sandro served his country in the United
States Army during World War II. Sandy was united in marriage to the
former Valerie H. Kantz on February 13, 1943 in Belton, Texas. Mrs.
Sandro preceded Sandy in death on April 23, 2003. Mr. Sandro had resided
in Harrison since 1985, coming from Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Mr. Sandro owned and operated the Cedar Springs Hardware of Cedar
Springs for twenty-five years, was employed with the United States
Postal Service of Grand Rapids from 1975-1986. When Sandy retired to
Harrison, he worked for several years at Morton Hardware of Harrison.
Mr. Sandro was a life member of Cedar Springs American Legion Post #287,
a life member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan-Sparta Lodge
#334, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison and the Cedar Springs
Rotary Club. Sandy was a loyal fan to: Michigan Wolverines, Detroit
Tigers and Detroit Lions.
Surviving are his loving children; Michele Sandro of Harrison and
Chuck Sandro and wife Lynn of Alma, Michigan, five grandchildren;
Christopher Sandro and wife Jill, Samantha Cressler and husband Clay,
Danielle Haskin, Justin Haskin and Shane Haskin and wife Machele, five
great-grandchildren; Nicholas Edward, Isabel Hope, Carter Jackson, Reise
Audrey and Marin Evalyn. Mr. Sandro also was preceded in death by his
parents and two sisters; Margaret "Peggy" Spring and Mary Alice Neuman.
A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held Thursday,
October 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with
Elder Dale Beavers officiating. Mr. Sandro's family will receive
visitors on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until time of
services. Inurnment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming,
Michigan. Memorial contributions in memory of Sandy may be considered
to: Short Term Rehabilitation Unit - Masonic Pathways of Alma. To share
an online condolence with Mr. Sandro's family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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DONALD R. LAYLAND
Layland, Donald R. Age 78, Oct. 20,
2008. Beloved husband of Leona. Loving father of Kurt (Lynn) Layland and
Valerie (Dean) Kusiak. Dear grandfather of Dr. Shannon, Derek
(Christina), Dennis (Emily), Tracy, Jason and 3 great-granddaughters.
Funeral Services were held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home
in Livonia (734-422-6720) on Monday, October 27. Memorial contributions
may be directed to the charity of your choice. Share a memory of Don at
www.rggrharris.com
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ERIC BROWNLEE FULTON
Eric Brownlee Fulton,
88, of Columbiaville, MI, formerly of Lake George/Harrison and Hazel
Park, MI, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
Eric was born February 11, 1920 in Detroit, MI, the son of
Alexander and Florence (Blackburn) Fulton.
Mr. Fulton married Dorothy Knott on May 12, 1941 in Ohio. Mr.
Fulton was the owner/operator of Fulton Welding. He served his country
in the US Navy. Eric was a proud member of the American Legion in
Harrison, MI. Eric loved his family dearly.
Surviving Mr. Fulton are; wife: Dorothy Fulton of Columbiaville,
son: Eric (Elaine) Fulton of - Metamora, daughter-in-law: Christine
Fulton of Columbiaville, 9 grandchilden, 12 great grandchildren and 3
great-great grandchildren. Eric is also survived by 2 sisters: Florence
Huff of Madison Heights and Catherine Peeples of Hazel Park.
Eric was preceded in death by; sons: Gerald and Donald, parents:
Alexander and Florence Fulton, 3 sisters: Agnes, Jean, & Arlene and 4
brothers: Vern, Don, Robert & Ernest "Joe".
Memorial requests to the American Cancer Society.
There were no services.
Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, MI.
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JAMES LEWIS MEAD
Dr. James L. Mead
passed away at the Bortz Health Care facility in Traverse City, MI on
October 17 following a stroke in September. He was 92 years old.
Dr. Mead leaves three sons: Douglas (Judy), of Calgary, Alberta,
Canada; Steve (Leslie), of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; John (Barbara), of
Englewood, Florida; step-daughter, Sue Corbin (Jeff) of Sutton’s Bay,
MI, and his very special friend, Francis Collins at Hope Village in
Acme, Michigan. He also leaves nine grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews who all adored him.
Dr. Mead was predeceased by his first wife, Donna Davis, his second
wife, Rosalie Lemmen, his daughter, Carole Mead Giles (Butch); and six
brothers and two sisters.
After starting life as a farm boy near Moddersville in Missaukee
County, Michigan, he went on to be the Valedictorian of his senior class
at Harrison H.S. (193 3), a member of the CCC's (193 3-3 5), a B.A.
graduate of Wayne State University (1943), a high school teacher in
Harrison and Royal Oak, MI. (1945-1963) and a Professor of Educational
Radio and Television at Central Michigan Univ. (1963-1977). During his
time teaching at Harrison High School, he met and married his first
wife, Donna. Like his brothers and sisters, he had a strong work ethic,
and also a powerful desire to continually enhance his education. He had
a long list of jobs before and after he became a teacher (including
electrician on a ship, auto plant assembly worker, real estate salesman
and oilfield worker) to help pay for his education and support his young
family. He attended night school for 15 years at Wayne State Univ. to
get his M.E. (1952) and EdD (1965). In 2007 he was inducted into the
Royal Oak High School Hall of Fame.
Following his retirement in 1977, James and Donna became snowbirds,
spending most summers on St. Martin's Point on Lake Huron north of the
Straits of Mackinac and their winters in Englewood, Florida. They had a
wonderful retirement and made many lasting friends in Englewood. Two
years after Donna died (1991), James married Rosalie Lemmen, who had
been his sweetheart in high school. Rosalie passed away in 2000.
Dr. Mead was a self-taught musician, playing the piano, organ,
banjo, ukulele and guitar. For most of his life it seemed like every
family and social gathering turned into a sing-along before the party
was over. He played the piano before every noon meal at Hope Village
near Traverse City, where he lived for the last 12 years. His love of
music, and card playing were enthusiastically shared by his children and
his many nieces and nephews who joined him around the piano or the
campfire singing an endless repertoire of songs, but always ending with
God Bless America.
He was a great gentleman of good humor and wit who only had good
things to say about others. He was greatly admired and will be long
remembered by those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at
11:30 on November 8 at the United Brethren Church in Harrison, 304 E.
Main St. A reception will follow the service.
Special thanks are extended to the staff at Hope Village and the
Bortz Health Care facility that looked after him. Their dedication and
love are greatly appreciated.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Fund, the Alzheimer Society or another charity of choice.
Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Harrison. The Covell
Funeral Home of Traverse City arranged cremation services.
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