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1958 - 2005
 Joseph William Aldrich age 47 of Thomas Lake, Gowen died Friday September 16, 2005 at his home. He was born in Cheboygan MI on April 27,1958 the son of James and Mary Lou Martin Aldrich. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers, twins Paul and Peter and John Aldrich and his sister Patricia Aldrich.He married Judy M. Timmer on March 28 1977.
He served in the US Army and was employed for 24 years at Thornapple Valley Meat Co. He currently was self-employed as Joe’s Professional Services. He was a member of Spencer Mills Orthodox Presbyterian Church, member and past president of the Lunkers Fishing Association and a member of Woodbeck Chain of Lake Association having served as Treasurer.
He is survived by his wife Judy and their children, Joey of Gowen , Jeremy at Grand Valley State University and Jennifer Aldrich of Gowen , his mother Mary Lou Chappel of Greenville, his father James and Pat Aldrich of Alanson, MI , his brothers and sisters,
James R. and Sylvia Aldrich of Lexington KY, Brian and Dana Aldrich of Gowen, Janet and Abie Chong of Prattville, Alabama and Kelly and Jose Adame of Belding, Judy’s family, her mother Carol Cunningham of Grand Rapids, her father , Adrian and Barbara Timmer of Kalamazoo, her sisters and brothers, Kathy and Jim Durling of Grand Rapids, Doug and Ellen Timmer of Wyoming, Scott and Debbie Timmer of Middleville and Jodie and Scott Lyons of Dorr , aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews , step brothers and step sisters.
Funeral services will be Monday September 19 2005 at 11 AM from Spencer Mills Orthodox Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank Marsh officiating. Burial will be in Spencer Mills Cemetery with military honors by the US Army. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS memorials may be given to the family in care of Spencer Mills Church |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Bryan Aaron Nettz
Sunday May 11, 2014 at
11:42 PM
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Joe was my best friend at Rheinland Kaserne, I loved him like a brother. I am ever so sorry to know he has passed. Even though we hadn't spoken in many years, I always considered Joe one of my closest friends and dearest friends. If you contact me, I have some pictures you may want. I pray God has welcomed as the great man I know he was. R.I.P. Joe
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Barb & Kirk Perry
Monday September 19, 2005 at
10:55 AM
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Dear Judy, Jeremy, Jennifer, and Joey,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers-
Love,
Barb & Kirk Perry
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Sheri Cooper
Monday September 19, 2005 at
2:42 AM
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Janet, I am saddened to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Even though I am thousands of miles away, I am here for you.
Sheri Cooper, formerly of Maxwell AFB and Millbrook AL
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Sarah Loper
Sunday September 18, 2005 at
1:03 PM
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I'm thinking of you, Mrs. Aldrich. I asked for prayers for you in Church today. Love and prayers are with you and your family!
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Gaylia Ross
Saturday September 17, 2005 at
9:02 PM
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Judy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gaylia
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Elaine Griffiths
Saturday September 17, 2005 at
5:00 PM
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To Janet and all her family-My family and I are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless!
Elaine Griffiths and family of Prattville,AL
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Mary Talley
Saturday September 17, 2005 at
4:30 PM
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Janet,
Our prayers are with you and your family for God's peace for each family member. He is with you ar all times.
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Janet Ralph
Saturday September 17, 2005 at
8:46 AM
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Dear Judy,
I was very sorry to learn of the death of your husband, Joe.You have my deepest sympathy.
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Abie Chong
Friday September 16, 2005 at
11:46 PM
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Please present my heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to my extended family, the Aldrich, Chappell, and Martins, during this time of mourning. Joe was my dear brother-in-law who over the years, I came to know as a brilliant, hardworking, family man whose humble upbringing gave him a personal quality his family, friends, and business associates, would come to love and respect. My wife, Janet, loved her brother deeply. She joins me in mourning over your loss. Over the years, she often lovingly recounted great stories of her childhood and how wonderful it was growing up with her 5 loving brothers and cousins while living at Carp Lake in Northern Michigan. Joe was her Big Brother and during her formative years, there was a bond formed then that grew stronger over the years. One of the many things I remember about Joe was on my wedding day. Joe dressed in a white tuxedo, honored us with his presence and imparted words of wisdom that would help us through the years. Joe will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his passion for deer hunting and fresh-water fishing will be recounted in stories and tales told time and again by his many friends and family who enjoyed his company during such outings. When I visited him last week, he found comfort in the Lord as he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. May God bless him and may He bless our dear sister-in-law, Judy and our two nephews, Joe & Jeremy, and niece, Jennifer. Please know that Janet and I will be there, now and always, for you and that we pray your heart mend and your memories stay strong--for those we hold most dear, never truly leave us. Joe will continue to live on in our many cherished memories of him. Once again, please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time for you.
With deep sympathy & respect,
Abie Chong
Senior Master Sergeant
United States Air Force
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