Cresson G. Sanford

Birth date: Jul 11, 1934 Death date: Sep 27, 2017

Cresson G. Sanford, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was born on July 11, 1934 to Ivan and Edith (Gilbert) Sanford in Alanson, MI. Prior to the year 1999, he had worked as a tool and die machinist at Midwes Read Obituary

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Rhenna Sanford

405w ago

I remember when I was little he would sneak me some ice cream every time we visited him. It was our thing to eat ice cream, play cribbage at the table, and go pick the ripened fruits and vegetables in the garden. I will always remember days before he passed we went up to visit him and love him with all the time we had left. I sat there for about an hour or two just holding his hand and telling him about all my future plans are and how excited I was. And our last words to each other were so bittersweet. I told him, "Grandpa, God loves you." His hearing was so humorous my whole life and the last words were, "I love you too." He will always be with me I know it!

Vickie Goalen

420w ago

Such a sweet kind man who always had a twinkle in his eye. My memories of him always have to do with gardening, the yard and canning his famous salsa. I appreciate his care and unconditional love for my mother over the years. He will be missed.

Pam (Sanford) Parsons

420w ago

We had our ups and downs through the years, but most of them are fond memories. I am very thankful to call him my Dad. He was always there when I needed him, with an unspoken love. I remember one time when he was a bus driver for Benzie County schools. We owned an IGA and I had to ride his bus to the store to be there with my mom while he ran his route. Some kids were acting up on the bus and he pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. I thought to myself as I slunk down into my seat, OH NO!, Here it comes! Sure enough he came out and said he wasn't moving until everyone was seated. Cat Stevens was singing on an 8-track he had playing. It was only 2 minutes later that I was let off at the store...man! I'll never forget that. Love you Dad!

John Parsons

420w ago

I will always be thankful for his acceptance of me into the family. I appreciated his humbleness and intelligence. He had a big heart and I will miss him.

Melissa Rendulic

420w ago

I will miss your stories. You always had some crazy and hilarious ones to share. Most of the time my sides would hurt so bad from laughing so hard. I thank you for being such a caring and loving husband to my mom, and for thinking of me as your own. I'll miss you. Enjoy the beautiful garden God has for you. I love you! 😚❤️

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