William Vincent's Obituary
William Henry Vincent, age 89, of Grand Haven passed away Monday, March 6, 2006, at a local hospital. He was born October 21, 1916 to William M. and Lillian (Gerard) Vincent in Grand Haven, MI; and he married Eleanor Swiftney on November 16, 1939 in Grand Haven.
Mr. Vincent retired from Bastian Blessing. He was a member of First Christian Reformed Church in Grand Haven where he served as a former deacon and was active in many facets of the church. Bill was an avid golfer and a charter member of the Tere Verde Golf Club in Nunica. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Eleanor; daughter Ruth Ann (David) Gustafson of Scottville; son Robert (Sandra) Vincent of South Haven; 7 grandchildren: Cathy Fletchall, Michael Gustafson, Sandra Fairfield, Todd Vincent, Scott Vincent, Melanie Vincent, and Laura Welton; 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; 4 sisters, Helen Clark of Holton, Jean (Stanley) Zimmerman of Grand Haven, Delores Collins of Cleveland, OH, Geraldine Reese, 2 brothers, Robert Vincent of Grand Haven and Henry (Mary) Rolf of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Makin, Letha, Pearl and Isabelle.
Memorials to the First Christian Reformed Church Christian Day School Fund or Hospice of North Ottawa Community, http://www.noch.org/hospice.html, are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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