Mildred M. Upson's Obituary
Mrs. Mildred M. Upson, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006. She was born on July 29, 1917 to Noel and Irene (McMahon) Clawson in Muskegon where she lived all of her life. She met Robert Upson, who was the lifeguard on the beach at Bronson Farm. She was the most beautiful girl on the beach, stealing his heart. They were married on December 30, 1938, with the marriage lasting more 67 years. Mrs. Upson worked as a secretary for Achterhoff Mortuary an as a accountant for Mercy and General Hospitals prior to her retirement in 1982. She had a love for family, playing cards, golfing, fishing and deer hunting. She was active in The Maycroft Square Tappers and Lumbertown Cloggers. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Upson along with her 3 children; Norene (Ray) Griffith of Muskegon, Mildred (Stephen) Kelly of South Haven, Robert (Linda) Upson, Jr. of Fruitport, 14 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Gerald (Alice) Clawson and Richard (Jackie) Clawson; sister, Norene (Albert) Flickema, 1 sister-in-law, Marie Clawson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Debra Karis; son-in-law, James Botten; and 3 brothers, James, Donald and Floyd Clawson. VISITATION with the family will be on Sunday, June 4 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the at the
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
231-726-5210
SERVICE will be Monday, June 5, 2:00 PM at Fellowship Reformed Church, 4200 Apple Avenue with Pastor Greg VanderMeer officiating. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS can be made out to Brookhaven Resident Transportation Fund for Outings or Hospice of Muskegon/Oceana. Share memories with the family at their “Online Guestbook” at www.sytsemafh.com
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