Birth date: Aug 16, 1933 Death date: Feb 12, 2022
Bob Packer passed away Saturday February 12, 2022. Dad was born in Grand Rapids Michigan and spent his childhood years in the cottage his father built at Bostwick Lake and later in Alto living above the Alto Tavern that his mother Read Obituary
In 1999, Dr. Packer performed emergency eye surgery for our high school son who had been out riding his bike and was hit by a van. Because of his wonderful skills our son graduated, attended the Air Force Academy, and went on to be a pilot. They require perfect vision.
Thank you Dr. Packer for all that you have done for so many people.
Barbara Zulauf
We loved Dr. Packer! My mom, dad and sister were his patients and we were always very happy with his care. He saved my mother’s vision when she had a torn retina. He told her to come in right away, when she had symptoms, and he saw her immediately. He was able to repair the tear and she maintained her vision the rest of her life, because of his quick response and his skilled care! My mom lived to be 102.
Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Packer’s family.
-Laurie Vanderbeck
Katie, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Prayers that God blesses you with peace and strength. Sending my love and a hug from SC.
It was a pleasure to work as coworker
with Dr. Packer. He always was a gentleman and we would have
interesting conversations. He
loved his family greatly because
you could see his expressions.
Easy going n loved caring for
his patients. Praying for his family
during their time of loss.🙏🏽
I remember Bob as a colleague and friend. He was active in the Michigan State Medical Society and Muskegon County Medical Society. We traveled together many times to the House of Delegates where he served our county for decades. Bob was on the Ways and Means Committee and served nine years as the District Director from Muskegon. It was my honor for Bob to nominate me for the position of President-elect of MSMS and to provide the introduction to my campaign address. I enjoyed talking with Bob about his years in veterinary practice. I valued his balanced approach to patient care, never recommending a procedure unless he was certain it was necessary and in the patients' best interests. He was steadfast in his commitment to organized medicine, regularly attending meetings of the Board of the County Society and could be counted on for sage advice and humor. Bob and June were devoted to the arts in Muskegon and had a lasting impact on our community. I am grateful they chose Muskegon for their careers.
I met Bob in 1998 when we moved to the Muskegon area. He was always kind and caring. We lost touch for a number of years but we ran into each other about 6 years ago in Stan's bar in Spring Lake, We struck up a conversation and it lasted for quite a while. He loved sharing his life stories and talking about his grandkids and we loved to listen 😊
We would miss him when he went south for the winter. Once Covid hit, we lost touch but often times thought about Bob and hoped he was ok.
I am so sorry for your loss 😥 He was a special man!
Kate and family so sorry for the loss of your Dad. When I read his obituary said what a wonderful person he was.
Wish I would had the pleasure of meeting him.
Sending prayers and hugs.
Judy Young
Arkansas
Our deepest sympathy. He was a great guy. Loved working with him for twenty years. So glad we got together with him and Katie this passed summer. We're going to miss him.
Dear Kate and Family, our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of your Father and Grandfather. He was an elegant and kind man, and he leaves you with all of his love, wisdom and sacred memories. Jim and I are keeping you in our prayers. We are so sad for you.
With Love,
Joanne and Jim Granzotto xo
Our sincere condolences to the family of Dr Packer. We were very sorry to learn of his passing. We remember him and June as valued neighbors, fellow boaters and yacht club members here in Harbour Towne. Dr Packer was a wonderful human being and will be remembered by all those who had the good fortune to know him. In sympathy, David & Luise Calkins
