Mr. John M. Bulthouse's Obituary
Mr. John M. Bulthouse, age 82, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2014, joining in Heaven his beloved parents, Harry and Margaret; sisters, Willene Bulthouse and Harriet Dodd; and infant twin children, Martin and Margaret. Also preceding him in death are brothers and sisters-in-law, Norris Richmond, Jim (Rosemarie) Bunting, Ron Bunting, and Cheryl Lewandoski. John leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Helen; their children, John (Barblynn), Gayle (Michael) Gillis, Susan Riggen, (Larry Riggen), Larry, (Carla), and Jeffery (Lynne); his dear grandchildren, Paul, Jeremy (Ruth), Justin, Nicole (Spencer) Brondyke, Heather (Jonathan) Fields, Ethan, and Erin (Randy) Reagin; eight special great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, (Lincoln Dodd), Arnie (Barb), Harry (Joann), Leslie (Nancy), George, Mary (Leroy) Jones, Dave (Georgia), and Ruth; brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank (Joyce) O’Day, Carol (Bill) Chesebro, Joyce Stauffer-Wiley (Timm Ferguson), Alice House, Patricia (Bill) Roof, Gary (Liane) Bunting, (Sherry Bunting), and Robert Bunting; and many nephews and nieces. A funeral honoring his life will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, at Little Black Lake Baptist Church, 842 E. Pontaluna Road, Norton Shores, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow in the church parlor. Family and friends may sign the guest book at www.sytsemafh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations go to Mission India.
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