Robert A. Southard's Obituary
Robert A. Southard, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. He was born March 17, 1929 in Muskegon to Charles Arthur and Loretta (Hennessy) Southard. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran and a graduate of the Allied School of Trades. He was a fire fighter with the Muskegon Fire Department for 30 years prior to retiring in 1984. On August 27, 1952, he married the former Lois M. Fortin in Muskegon and she preceded him in death on December 12, 2016. SURVIVORS include 2 daughters: Joan (David) VanderKooi of Grand Haven, Lynne (Dale) Nummerdor of Norton Shores; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a niece, Marcia Fortin. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert “Bobby” Southard in 1976 and daughter, Nancy Vincent in 1998. According to his wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Harbor Hospice Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100
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