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1943 - 2012
 Gerald Lee Bond age 69 of Greenville passed away suddenly Wednesday August 22, 2012 at the emergency room of Spectrum Health United Memorial Greenville. He was born in Greenville January 20, 1943 the son of Frederick and Alma Button Bond. He graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1961 and was employed with the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. Jerry married Carol A. Christensen on November 7,1964 in Greenville. He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Greenville and was a man of his faith, living and giving of the Word. His favorite past time, when not helping his family, was his morning walks with his wife Carol and his dog Abby.
He is survived by his wife Carol, his sons; Brett, Ryan, Andy, and Josh, grand daughters, Meagan and Adrienne all of Greenville, his brothers Robert of Edmore and Roger of Greenville, his aunt Rose Davies of Lansing, Carols siblings, Paul (Kaye) Christensen of Gowen, Lee (Sue) Christensen of Comstock Park and Mary (Doug) Ladanyi of Howard City.
His parents Fred and Alma and his brother George preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 3 PM August 27, 2012 with visitation on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Pastor Mike Austin of Liberty Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville. Memorial contributions are suggested to Liberty Baptist Church or a Veterans organization of one's choice. "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding." Job 28:28
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Patricia Harding Hall Rich
Tuesday September 4, 2012 at
1:32 PM
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Carol
I was so sorry to hear about your loss of Gerald. I am 75 now, and 69 sounds young to me. I am also sorry that I have not seen you in such a long time. I have been coming to Greenville for just a few days every 5 years when our high school class gets to gether. I also know that over the years you have helped to see that my parents graves have goten attention when you visit your parents graves. I do appreciate that.
Love
Cousin Pat
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Blair & Sandy Ostrander
Monday August 27, 2012 at
9:10 PM
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Carol.
Thinking about you and your loss. Gerry was always a gentelmans gentelman and loved the Lord.
Peace.
Blair
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Michael Schreiner
Monday August 27, 2012 at
6:50 PM
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I grew up a couple blocks away from the Bond boys. I remember that big green house on the corner. Those were interesting times for a kid. Best regards to the families.
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Peter and Karin Blinkilde
Monday August 27, 2012 at
12:57 PM
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Dear Carol and Family, we just flew in from Seattle this morning and were saddened to read about Jerry. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Peter and Karin
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Diane Kuhn
Monday August 27, 2012 at
12:19 PM
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Bond Family,
My deepest condolences go out to you. I was in Germany with Ryan and while I never got to meet Jerry wish I could have made it to Michigan to help celebrate his life. My thoughts will continue to be with you during this very difficult time. Sincerely - Diane Kuhn
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Melanie (Mortensen) Jacobus
Monday August 27, 2012 at
9:32 AM
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Dear Carol and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry, and I offer my deepest sympathies.
I will always remember Jerry's smiling, singing face while he rode on the church float in the Danish Festival parades. Every time I saw him, he had a smile and something positive to say about his family. He touched everyone's hearts.
I will keep your entire family in my throughts and prayers.
Melanie
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Jennifer Billis-Gehrke
jennyrebekah70@gmail.com
Monday August 27, 2012 at
1:57 AM
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Dear Bond Family, I would like to offer my sincere sympathies at the loss of your husband and father. May God pour out his grace and peace on you and your family. Numbers 6:24-26
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Dennis Griffith
Saturday August 25, 2012 at
7:17 PM
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Dear Carol- It was only the other day we spoke at Spectrum while you guys were visiting Roger. Know this that Jerry and I had something special. It was surely rooted in our common faith in God and love for our country. I will miss him. And, I rejoice in knowing that I will again someday be able to speak to Jerry about the wonders of our God in Heaven. We will be praying for you and yours.
God Bless, Dennis and Roxanne Griffith.
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Chuck Franke
Saturday August 25, 2012 at
4:59 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Paul, thanks for letting us(class of '61) know. Glad to hear he was such a strong Christian. May God's blessing be on you all in your grief.
Chuck
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Pastor Jerry Jones
Friday August 24, 2012 at
4:38 PM
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Dear Carol and family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. A constant in my neighborhood was to see you and Jerry and his dog taking a daily walk. I can well remember the kindenss he showed his aged parents and his Aunt Dororthy in thier times of need. Heaven's gain is our loss. Do know you are in our prayers.
In Christ,
Jerry Jones
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Brenda J. Sova
Friday August 24, 2012 at
8:56 AM
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To Jerry's family - I am so sorry for your loss. I met Jerry when he had our office handle his mother's estate and he was such a nice guy, always worried about taking care of his family. May he rest in peace.
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Rosanne Baxter
Friday August 24, 2012 at
7:57 AM
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Well Dear Cousin,
You have left us too soon for that I am sad. You will be greatly missed by all. I am so very thankful that we had all those heart to hearts. It due us closer and helped us to really get to know each other. Thank you for having such a servants heart!
LOL I bet your Mom and Dad were sure surprised you beamed up so soon!
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Sue Ringleka
Friday August 24, 2012 at
4:52 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers to you Carol and the family from all of the Everts.God Bless.
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Patty and Jim Turnbull
Thursday August 23, 2012 at
6:34 PM
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We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him and will miss him. He is strong and so are you.
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