Merle Goodrich, Jr.'s Obituary
GOODRICH, MR.
MERLE, JR.
Widower of Vera "Bea"
Muskegon
Mr. Merle Goodrich, Jr., age 76, died Monday morning, October 20, 2003. He was born June 24, 1927 in Muskegon to Merle and Hazel (Mast) Goodrich, Sr. and had been a life resident. Mr. Goodrich worked for Teledyne Continental Motors for 42 years before his retirement in 1985. He had been a part-time police officer and volunteer fireman for Norton Township for many years. Mr. Goodrich was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. He supported his children and grandchildren in everything they were involved in, and also enjoyed camping and fishing. On June 6, 1947 he married the former Vera "Bea” VerHulst in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on November 7, 2002. SURVIVORS included 3 children, GL Bates, Barney (Sandy) Goodrich, Rose (Dan) Emmons all of Muskegon; 6 grandchildren, Kristen Bates, Karen (Mike) Colasanti, Sara and Steve Goodrich, Shane (Kristen) Emmons, Alissa (Patrick) Mullally; 1 great-grandson, Daniel Fred Emmons; brother, Gene (Delores) Goodrich of Virginia; 4 sisters, Lila VerHulst, Dawn (James) Felt, Georgia (Jerry) Hayes all of Muskegon, Darlene (Stan) Withers of Florida; son-in-law, Bob Bates; many nieces and nephews; and a caring family at Seminole Shores. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles Goodrich. SERVICES will be 3:00 PM Thursday at Lakeside United Methodist Church with Rev. David A. Selleck officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. VISITATION will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
MEMORIALS to Lakeside United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse-Hospice will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-line Guest Book" @ www.sytsemafh.com.
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