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of Clare County

LINDEN DALE BRAND

FEBRUARY 28, 1943 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

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            Linden Dale Brand 77 of rural Harrison passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare. Linden was born February 28, 1943 in Mecosta County, Michigan the son of Alvord and Golda (Blosser) Brand. Linden honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps for over six years.

            Mr. Brand had resided in Harrison since 2009, moving from Midland, Michigan. Linden spent over fifty years in the automotive repair and painting industry. Linden enjoyed fishing, especially at Cranberry Lake, located in Harrison, hunting with his family, scratching off Lottery tickets and visiting various casino’s throughout Michigan.

            Surviving Mr. Brand are his three children; Michael Brand and companion Jennifer Groom of Midland, Jeff Brand and wife Wendy also of Midland and Claudia Taylor and husband Dave of Bradenton, Florida, many Grandchildren, two sisters; Esther Sweatland of rural Harrison and Joyce Ferguson and husband Ron of Abilene, Texas, plus many nieces and nephews. Mr. Brand was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Frank Brand, two sisters; Lois Laufer and Geneva Bentley and two brothers; Benny “Junior” Brand and Wilbur Brand.

            Celebration of Life services and Military Honors for Linden will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison with family, friends officiating. Inurnment for Linden will be in Pleasant Plains Cemetery, Harrison. Memorial gifts in memory of Mr. Brand may be considered to the Brand Family, in care of: Michael Brand. To share an online memory or condolence with Linden’s family, please visit: www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for Mr. Brand are entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison (989)539-7810.