Harry F. McCormick's Obituary
MC CORMICK, MR.
HARRY F.
Widower of Alpha
Norton Shores
Mr. Harry F. McCormick, age 89, died Sunday morning, September 21, 2003. He was born August 4, 1914 in Muskegon to Albert and Ethel (Burghduf) McCormick and had been a life resident. Mr. McCormick worked for Lipton and Tighe, driving the Sinclair gasoline tankers for 30 years before his retirement. He was a member at Lakeside Baptist Church and years ago had been involved with the youth programs. Mr. McCormick enjoyed writing and sharing his poems, and had a unique sense of humor. After 65 years of marriage, he lost his loving wife, the former Alpha Anderson on September 23, 1999. SURVIVORS include 3 children, Patrick (Donna) McCormick of Cadillac, Janice (Dale) DeVries of Battle Creek, Lonnie (Dan) Herman of Lansing; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Chuck (Helen) McCormick of Muskegon; sister, Doris (Herb) Munson of Grand Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Mark Herman; 2 brothers, Vernon and George McCormick; 3 sisters, Evelyn Mintonye, Dorothy Mulder, and Audrey McCormick. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Thursday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
www.sytsemafh.com
with Rev. Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with his family will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday. MEMORIALS to Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana or the Lakeside Baptist Church Memorial Fund will be appreciated.
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