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1934 - 2007
Donald Thomas Switzer age 73 of Greenville died Thursday November 8, 2007 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Grand Rapids. He was born in Ludington, MI on June 16, 1934 the son of Lars W. and Geraldine U. Kennedy Switzer. Don was a graduate of Michigan Technological College and Aquinas College and was employed by General Electric retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church of Greenville, Habitat for Humanity of Montcalm County, former Greenville Lions Club member and was employed at Spectrum Health United Memorial Hospital.
He married M. Jo Phillips in Bay City on June 21, 1948. She survives along with their children; Kathryn and Leonard Packard, Kristin and Jody Wilkes all of Greenville , Robert and Elizabeth Switzer of Belmont, grandchildren; Michael Packard and fiancé Lauren Haroney, Steven and Patricia Packard, Jenna Packard, Cameron, Mitchell and Laine Switzer, Taylor Kieger, Brooke Waite, Jillian, Lisa and Kyle Wilkes , great grandchildren, MyahRose and Mason Packard, his sister Lois and Ron Horstman of Lowell and brother-in-law Bill and Carla Phillips Tawas City, MI and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob and his parents.
Per the family request a private family service will be held and in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Habitat for Humanity Montcalm County, St. Charles School fund or Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation |
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There are currently 17 condolences.
Schmachtenbergers, Judie and Neil
Tuesday February 5, 2008 at
9:35 PM
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Dear Jo and Family,
We still think of your loss and are thinking and praying for you as you grieve. May God continue to give you grace. Judie and Neil
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Haight family
Thursday November 22, 2007 at
10:05 AM
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We were very sorry to hear about Don.You are in our hearts and preyers.He will be missed God Speed Don.Love yo Jo
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Haight family
Thursday November 22, 2007 at
10:03 AM
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We are so very sorry to hear about Don you are in our hearts and prayers.God Speed Don your home now.
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Al & Marty Schoolcraft
Saturday November 10, 2007 at
11:59 AM
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Don was a very interesting chap!! He had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Somewhat odd for a Tech Toot!! When I first started volunteering at the hospital he could be found intently absorbing the medical dictionary when he wasn't busy. And he loved reading magazines with historical articles, as well as flying magazines. He loved to talk about his wonderful family and extended family, and obviously loved them all very much. Some of his favorite topics: Sitting on the deck with Jo, having a cup of coffee, watching the birds, cats and wildlife in their back yard. Going to a football game with his family, watching his grandson match talents with other teams. And, especially, those well-planned trips to fish the rivers with his son, son-in-law, or other friends. He really relished those times when he could outsmart a wise old brown trout....fight it to the net...unhook it and watch it swim back under the bank to fight another day!! I wouldn't be surprised if he is now either flying back to a remote village in Alaska to offer his medical talents as a doctor, or he is a brown trout peeking out from under the bank on the Manistee River, ready to humble another novice fly fisherman with a quick battle and broken line, generating years of fish stories for other grandchildren. Or maybe he and his brother are helping investigate some foreign service operation in another country. He made everything he did a fun event for all involved, even working at the hospital. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to meet and talk with him.
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Elizabeth Hawley
Saturday November 10, 2007 at
10:28 AM
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Jo, I'm so sorry to hear about Don. I did not know him that well, but when I did see him he was always so friendly. I will miss seeing him at the hospital on Mondays. My thoughts are with you and your family. Elizabeth Hawley
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Andy, Miguel, and Katherine Newberg
Saturday November 10, 2007 at
10:19 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now more than ever. Don's dry sense of humor will definitely be missed. I'm thankful for his passion regarding the history of our family and his efforts to pass this information to us and future generations of the family.
All our love,
Andy, Miguel, and Katherine
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Saturday November 10, 2007 at
8:37 AM
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Tim & Mary Reno
Saturday November 10, 2007 at
7:43 AM
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Don,
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the time we spent on the water while you taught me how to fly fish. Each time I pick up my fly rod I will think of you. You were a good man.
Gods Blessings to you and your family.
Tim Reno
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Jerry and Kathy Miller
Friday November 9, 2007 at
7:12 PM
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Switzer family
We are very sorry to hear of Don's passing. We enjoyed our times with both Jo and Don over the years. We'll never forget the bridge trips to Chicago, Ypsilanti,and Grand Rapids. We especially enjoyed Don's dry sense of humor and straightforwardness.
Kathy and Jerry Miller
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Jjerry and
Friday November 9, 2007 at
7:03 PM
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Friday November 9, 2007 at
6:51 PM
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Shawn Roberts
Friday November 9, 2007 at
6:14 PM
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I worked with Don at Spectrum Health United Memorial hospital. There are no words to express how much he will be missed. He was a great man. Im sure all of our patients will miss his warm smile.
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Ron Porter
Friday November 9, 2007 at
2:16 PM
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M. Jo and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. It was a privilege to have known this fine man, if for only a short time, through his Habitat for Humanity volunteering. May the Lord be with you in these difficult days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Peace be with you.
Habitat for Humanity volunteer,
Ron Porter
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Munsey Family
Friday November 9, 2007 at
1:25 PM
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Kathy,
We are so sorry for you and your sisters loss. We love you guys.
Munsey Family
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Bob Edwards
Friday November 9, 2007 at
1:11 PM
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My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. I'm sure you take comfort knowing that he is now at peace. With such a loving family, a part of him will live on always in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Gary & Helen Kern
Friday November 9, 2007 at
12:47 PM
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Jo & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
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Lorie Morgan Hollenbeck
Friday November 9, 2007 at
12:38 PM
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Jo and Families,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Don! My thoughts and
prayers are with you all.
Lorie
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