Birth date: Dec 4, 1921 Death date: Aug 8, 2012
Horace R. Gillette, age 90 passed peacefully away at home, Wednesday morning, August 08, 2012 following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on December 4, 1921 to Homer R. and Johanna (Beard) Gillette. Horace was a U.S. Army v Read Obituary
Judy, I was so sad to hear of your father's passing. He was a great guy and I have memories of all of you allway back to KG. I'll be thinking of you in the days ahead. Sorry I missed the funeral - I missed the obit until after the fact. Jan Mjovig
We send our sincere sympathy to your family. We are here to support you in your time of loss – today and for as long as you need us. – The Staff of Harbor Hospice.
We are deeply sorry for the passing of your dad &grandpa & great grandpa. Always remember the happy times in his life that he shared with all of you. Sincerely, Fred & Pat McWain
"My husband Robert worked with Horace in the Muskegon Fire Dept. Horace & Beryl became dear friends over the years they worked together. My youngest son, Mike DeBor was one of the first employees at their Frosty Boy. It was his first job. I have fond memories of the Gillette family & activities we shared.
Love from the Robert DeBor family : Anita, Steve, Jeff, Alan, Mike
This earth would be a better place if there were more fine men like Horace Gillette. What a very precious friend he was to me. He always brought sunshine to the township hall. He will truely be missed.
Rose Dillon, Fruitport Township
We were very sad to learn of the passing of Horace. In 1972 he built the first house we ever owned, a raised rancher a few doors down from where he and Beryl lived. A friendly old dog used to come with him while he was working on it. We lived there 29 years and loved every minute of it.
We also liked to take our two daughters to the Frosty Boy that Horace ran near the Causeway. Once in a while he would feature a Pajama Night when people would get a discount if they came to buy ice cream in their pajamas. Our girls loved it and so did we.
Horace was a WWII veteran, a member of the "greatest generation." We are sorry for your loss and proud to have known such a fine man.
Uncle Horace was a true Christian. He stood firm in his beliefs and all that knew him could see it. I will truly miss him with all my heart.
Mr. & Mrs. G were the first bosses I ever had, at Frosty Boy in North Muskegon. They were both great people & were very dear to my heart. I cried when Mrs. G. passed, & I am now too, but I know they are together again. It was always nice when I would take my dad to church on Sundays, the first person I would look for was Mr. G, because he always had a hug & a smile for me. I wil miss him. Cindy Johnson, Nashville, TN
I will miss you soooo very much! I think about you every day!!! You were and still are one of the sweetest guy out there =) Love Always, Morgan
