William E. Collison's Obituary
William E. Collison, age 95, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on July 16, 1926 to Alexander and Mary E. Collison in Cheboygan, MI. Bill proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. On April 9, 1949, he married the love of his life, the former, Betty Harris, and together they spent nearly 69 years together until her passing in March of 2018. They loved traveling, square dancing, and finding treasures at antique shows. Bill dedicated his life to education. Working for 28 years for the Grand Rapids Public School System.
Bill is survived by his three children, Judith Ann (Mike) Ross, Timothy J. (Gloria) Collison, Thomas A. (Debi) Collison; five grandchildren, Lisa (Dave) Feldmeier, Marcy (Josh Griffith) Ross, Michael Scott (Sarah) Collison, Heather (Steve) Fletcher, Jamie (Shane) Campbell and 11 great-grandchildren.
A private family service will take place. Burial for Bill will take place at Fruitport Pine Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. Feel free to sign the family’s online guestbook and share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com.
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