Kenneth C. Raynor,Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Kenneth Raynor, Sr., age 81, died December 29, 2003. He was born October 19, 1922 in Jackson, MI and had resided in Muskegon most of his life. He was a member of Union Local #174 Plumbers and Pipefitters of West Michigan. Mr. Raynor was also a member of the Vikings, the Moose, the Eagles and of VFW Post #3195. Mr. Raynor enjoyed many drives and walks along Lake Michigan in all seasons of the year. On September 25, 1948 Ken Raynor married Evelyn Schelhas in Muskegon and she survives him along with three sons, Larry Raynor and wife Barb of Muskegon, Ken Raynor and wife Laura of Ann Arbor, Dan Raynor and wife Kathy of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Julie, Linda, Molly, Emma, Colin and great-grandchildren, Chris, Barbie and Jordan. He was preceded in death by grandson, Michael. Siblings, Edwin Raynor, Virginia Mulder and Bertha Pierce also survive him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Raynor and sister Janet Welbey. SERVICES will be 1:00 PM Friday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
231-759-8565
with Pastor John H. Brown officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. VISITATION will be on Wednesday from 3-5 PM and 12Noon – 1PM on Friday. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider the Muskegon Rescue Mission. You are invited to share your memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com.
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