Mr. Gary (Howe) Crampton's Obituary
Mr. Gary Wade (Howe) Crampton, 40, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 21, 2017. Gary was the proud father of Hunter Wade Crampton and Austin Paul Crampton. He was born on October 5, 1976 in Grand Rapids. Gary married his high school sweetheart, Bobbi Jo Genson, on May 2, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi Jo; sons, Evan Harris, Hunter Crampton and Austin Crampton; his mother and father, Amber and Brian Crampton; dad, Gary Howe; Grandma, Dolly Woirol; Sisters, Alicia (Ozzie) LaPonsie, Honor Forbush, Samara (Nic) Johnson; 1 brother, Theron (Teresa) Howe; 2 brothers-in-law, Jason (April) Genson, Harold (Stephanie) Genson; 1 sister-in-law, Karen (Justin) Sattory; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon and Linda Genson; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loved ones. A celebration of Gary’s life will be held Thursday, July 27, at 11:00 AM at the Oak Crest Church of God. There will be no visitation before the service, but the family will receive friends during the luncheon following the service. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in Gary’s memory may be made to his family. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210.
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