Gerald "Jerry" D. Alvord's Obituary
Mr. Gerald “Jerry” D. Alvord, age 76, passed away Monday, August 3, 2009 at his home. He was born on November 16, 1932 to Earl and Esther (Tiefenthal) Alvord. Jerry retired as vice president of purchasing from Michigan Spring in Muskegon. He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He served his country with the United States Army. Jerry was a member of the American Legion Post #0028. Jerry loved to spend time watching his grandchildren playing sports and also spending time golfing, fishing, bowling and watching NASCAR races. On June 27, 1953, he married the former Shirley Pearo in Muskegon. SURVIVORS include his wife, Shirley; children, Jerry Alvord Jr., Brian Alvord, Linda (Marty) Winicki and Lori (Brian) Rosema; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 1 sister, Marlene (Bill) Lee. MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 10 AM Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Fr. William Langlois presiding. VISITATION will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday with the Rosary being prayed at 7:30 PM at The Lee Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 MEMORIALS to Corporate Angel Network or Harbor Hospice would be appreciated. BURIAL will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
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