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1937 - 2007
 William Lee Orr age 69 of Greenville died suddenly Saturday May 5, 2007 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus Grand Rapids. He was born in Belding on July 27, 1937 the son of Ralph and Pearl Elmendorf Orr. His parents and a brother Charles and a sister Margaret Maybore preceded him in death.
He was married on October 12, 1962 to JoAnn Olsen and was employed as an electrician with Lesco (Meridan Automotive Systems) for 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and his family.
Surviving are his wife JoAnn, their children; Doreen and David Woodman, Larry Alan Orr, William Joseph Orr, Steven Robert Orr, Dennis Lynn Orr and Donald Lee Orr all of Greenville, grandchildren; Danielle and Christian Sowers, Stephanie Woodman, Ashley Orr, Theresa Orr and Tyler Orr and great grandson Logan Sowers with a great granddaughter yet to be born. Also surviving are his sisters Marian Orr and Dorothy Burns of Greenville, JoAnn’s siblings; Norman Olsen of Greenville, James and Pat Olsen of Port St. Lucie, FL and Donna and Randy Lincoln of Greenville, brother-in-law Francis Wilson of Sheridan and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be on Thursday May 10, 2007 at 2 PM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Harger officiating with burial in Clear Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 7-9 PM.
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Marcie Laper
Thursday May 10, 2007 at
10:09 AM
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I am very sorry for your loss! He was a very special man. He will be greatly missed. I will pray for you. If any of you need anything please let me know.
Love marcie Laper
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Kim Becher
Thursday May 10, 2007 at
8:39 AM
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Bill, I'm sorry to hear of the earthly loss of your father. I'm sure he had a warm welcoming into his eternal home. My prayer for you is that you and your family will find comfort and peace as you grieve the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts today!
Sincerely,
Kim Becher
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Chris and Danielle Sowers
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
11:15 PM
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So sorry for you lost we are thingking of you and you family at this time. Love Roman,Joy,Alex,and Tye Noah
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Paul Pollock
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
11:11 PM
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Larry, Bill, Steve, Den and Don
Truly sadden for the home going of your dad, I know the Heavenly Father and my dad greeted him with open arms. I will be praying for you and your family.
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Amy (Taylor) Penner and Sandy (Larson)(Taylor) Wise
Wednesday May 9, 2007 at
12:19 AM
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We're sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Your family is in our thoughts. Sandy, Angie, Amy and Julie (Russell Road)
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Patty Shindledecker
Tuesday May 8, 2007 at
5:34 PM
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Steve, so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you all at this sad time.
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Christian and Danielle Sowers
Monday May 7, 2007 at
12:44 PM
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Our Prayers are with you in the times that follow, He is in a good place with our Father looking down and Smiling on us. God Bless and let us know if you need anything.
With all our Love,
Christian, Danielle and Logan
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