Carl Melvin Moreen's Obituary
Carl Melvin Moreen, age 86, passed away on Monday August 22, 2016. Carl was born on March 9, 1930 to Verl and Josephine Moreen. In 1949 he married the love of his life Ruth Bates and together they were blessed with 5 children and 66 ½ years of marriage. Carl worked as a Machinist at Muskegon Piston Ring for 35 years before his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Unity United Methodist Church. Carl enjoyed woodworking and gardening but the greatest joy in his life was his family. He was a loving, caring, patient, honest and devoted family man with a great sense of humor who will be deeply missed. SURVIVORS include his wife Ruth; children, Carl Jr. (Gayle), Gary (Ann), Keith (Jan), Mark (Deb), and Jane (Mike) Walsh; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and special cousins Vivian and Marv. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Verl David and James. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 2pm on Saturday August 27, 2016 at Unity United Methodist Church 1660 N. Getty. VISITATION will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Unity United Methodist Church.
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