Birth date: May 16, 1930 Death date: Apr 19, 2010
Jesse L. Curtiss, age 79, of Spring Lake went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 19, 2010. He was born May 16, 1930, in Mason, MI, to Wayne and Huldah (Wagner) Curtis, and he married the former Shirley Morbeck on January 26, 196 Read Obituary
I didn't get to know Jesse very well but on the few occasions I spent time with him there were three things that were very clear to me. He was a kind man, a hard working man and a man who loved his family very much especially his beloved wife Shirley.##imported-begin##Rachel##imported-end##
We were saddened to read of Jesse's passing. All the good things said in the obituary were our sentiments. We did not know him when we lived in Spring Lake but we moved up north and continued to read the G.H. paper. We met Jesse and Shirley at our park in Florida, Florida Camp Inn. They were a very familiar sight - riding their bikes and visiting along the way. He was a very special fellow and am sure he will be missed.##imported-begin##Paul & Cora Goresch##imported-end##
Karen, Don & family – If you looked in the dictionary under the “most awesome dad, grandfather, husband, father in law, step-dad, patient, humorous, very involved with his family and handsome” you’d see a picture of Mr Curtiss (next to my dad). I spent a large majority of my adolescence at the Curtiss household. Times were so simple then (better, I think). Karen & I would ride our white Huffy bikes (remember we bought like 5 of them between the Browers, Curtiss’ and Huggins’? Musta been a heck of a sale!) everywhere and go swimming and jump on the trampoline and play tetherball and buy candy at DeWitt’s and have ice cream at the Front Porch (or Back Door as I called it) and ride our bikes to swim practices at GH Jr High? I have so many wonderful memories of the Curtiss family - Dave, Wayne, Don & Karen. I do remember Mrs Curtiss yelling at us sometimes – I guess we were kinda naughty sometimes. Dohhh! Please accept my condolences. I am so very sorry for your horrific loss. He was just the best!!! What a privilege to have had him as your father/in your life.##imported-begin##Beth (Brower) Maycroft##imported-end##
We like to send our prayers to all of the family! So sorry for you loss. Im sorry I didnt know this great man!
Hugs and Love
Steve & Lorie##imported-begin##Steve & Lorie Kiebach##imported-end##
Aunt Shirley, Don, Karen, David and Wayne. I was shocked and saddened to hear about Uncle Jesse. Even though 1300 miles now seperate us, I still think about everyone back home. I will always remember him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Barbara Morbeck,Kingwood,Texas.##imported-begin##Barbara Morbeck##imported-end##
There is going to be a large empty feeling come over me for a while, when I drive past your Dad's house and not have him wave to me. I always enjoyed talking to him and listening to his stories. Your mom & dad made for some great neighbors.##imported-begin##Doug Johnson##imported-end##
My heart and thoughts are with you always. He was a great man and loved by so many. You will be in my prayers.##imported-begin##Lisa Curtiss##imported-end##
TO THE CURTISS FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE BECOME PART OF OUR LIVES AS JESSE HAD. WE PRAY THAT YOUR FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER WILL LINGER LONGER THAN THE SORROW.
SINCERELY,
DR JIM AND JAN##imported-begin##JIM AND JAN GRISWOLD##imported-end##
Don & Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. As a kid delivering papers to your house your father was always good to me at Christmas time.
Take Care
Tom##imported-begin##Tom Groenevelt##imported-end##
To the whole family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Grandpa Curtiss has a very special place in my heart. He never forgot and he will never be forgotten. I have so many memories that include him from my childhood. Like playing in his basement and watching him get screws, nails and all that stuff out of old Gerber baby food jars. Or just sitting on the porch off of the bedroom for hours with him as a child just sitting and talking. My favorite place and memory with him was sitting underneath the big willow tree behind the garage. I love you tons Jessica and know that your big sister is always here for you. Love you tons Don,Jess and Todd!!! He was and is a wonderfu man. He is at home now with the Lord and in is no longer suffering from any pain.
He will live in our hearts forever!##imported-begin##Star Maddox##imported-end##
