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1924 - 2006
 Age: 82
SUNDSTRAND, Warren David
Paw Paw
Warren passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday afternoon, August 1, 2006 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo with his family surrounding him. He was born July 8, 1924 in Rockford, IL the son of the late Gustav David and Pearl (Jenkins) Sundstrand. He later moved to Lawton as a young boy and graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1942. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the U.S. Army and obtained the rank of sergeant. Warren attended Western Michigan University for 2 years and then transferred to the University of Michigan where he graduated in 1950 in electrical engineering with top scholarship membership in Eta Kappa Nu Association and Tall Beta Pi. He was employed with Consumers Power as an electrical engineer before retuning to U of M to complete a law degree in 1960. Warren impacted people’s lives for almost 45 years through the ethical practice of law and continued to do so until the time of his death. This legal work included 15 years as attorney for the Village of Paw Paw, a short time as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Van Buren County as well as attorney for the Paw Paw Public Library. He was also a member of the LakeView Hospital Board and an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Paw Paw. On June 20, 1948 he was united in marriage to Patrice Antoinette Racette (Patsy) and they celebrated 58 years of a strong and devoted marriage. Warren was an avid sailor who sailed Lake Michigan for many years on his sailboat docked at the South Haven Yacht Club where he was a member. He enjoyed amateur photography and painting and was a big fan of University of Michigan football. He was always on the cutting edge of new technology such as computers, audio and video equipment. Warren was a real family man who enjoyed attending his children’s and later his grandchildren’s many life and sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents a brother, Lyndon Sundstrand, and his sister, Florence Pope. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, his daughter and son-in-law, Kris and John Daniels; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Becky Sundstrand; 3 grandchildren, Karrie Thomas, Erika and Brayden Sundstrand. Family will receive friends Friday (8/4) 5-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Tom Abbott officiating. Following a luncheon a private family service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Lung Association, envelope available at the funeral home. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Roger Stiernberg
roger.stiernberg@tdcmail.se
Wednesday July 11, 2007 at
2:57 PM
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Dear Patsy and family, I`m a relative from Stockholm, Sweden according to my research Warren was my 2nd cousin twice removed, his great-grandfather "Per Eric Sundstrand" was my 3rd-great grandfather.
Warren seems have been a huge popular person, My sincere condolences.
Roger Stiernberg, Stockholm, Sweden 2008-07-11
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Terry A. Blakely
Tuesday August 8, 2006 at
3:32 PM
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Dear Mark (my old high school tennis partner), Mrs. Sundstrand and the rest of the family, I am sorry for your loss and know you will miss him greatly. He was a good influence on so many people. God Bless you all. Terry and Lee Ann Blakely
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Ann Bush Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Tuesday August 8, 2006 at
2:19 PM
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To Patsy and all the family: My thoughts are with you at this time. Warren was a good man and I know my father Harry thought very highly of him.
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John T. Reeves
Monday August 7, 2006 at
5:34 PM
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Dear Patsy,
My heartfelt condolences are with you and the family. I was really jolted when I received the Courier-Leader Saturday and learned of Warren's passing. I regret that it was too late to come and give my last respects To one of my dearest friends of the past many years. I sit back and wonder now and then why in later years we never seem to find time to get together more often and then suddenly discover that it is too late. I think of the many common interests we had, and the fun together back in the "good old days". Again my thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead.
May God be with you,
Old friend John
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John R. Brantingham
Monday August 7, 2006 at
11:51 AM
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My sincere condolences to the Sundstrand family. We lost Dad (Les) last year and he spoke often and fondly of Warren. Their computer exchanges could fill a book. May you find peace and smiles through his memories, and may God Bless you all. The Brantingham family
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Louise Thompson
Monday August 7, 2006 at
3:35 AM
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If my Dad (Les Brantingham) was still here I would have known about your passing and could have attended your memorial service. My deepest synpathy goes out to Mrs. Sundstrand and your entire family. You will be greatly missed but I know you and Dad will be smiling down on us all. Sincerely, Louise Thompson
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Bill Buhl
buhlb@vbco.org
Friday August 4, 2006 at
2:58 PM
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Warren, I already miss you. There will never be a punster your equal. You have been an important, positive part of my professional and private life for decades, and we have had our share of harmless mischief, too. You were a positive influencve in your community and profession and I am very proud to have been your friend and associate. Rest in peace.
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Paul Schaefer
Friday August 4, 2006 at
9:18 AM
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I would like to pass on my condolences to the family of Warren Sundstrand. Previous committments will not allow to attend the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. I will surely miss Warren's gentle presence in the courthouse and his daily kind words to me. Best wishes to all of you.
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Mary and Charlie DeVries
Friday August 4, 2006 at
9:12 AM
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Dear Kris, John, Karrie and Sundstrand Family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Through major crises and small moments of wonder, God is with you, blessing you with inspiration and shining his light on you.
“I will turn the darkness before them into light, the rough places into level ground.
These are the things I will do, and I will not forsake them.” -Isaiah 42:16
God Bless.
Mary and Charlie DeVries
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Julie K. Phillips
Thursday August 3, 2006 at
9:23 PM
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I have wonderful memories of the times when Warren was the Village of Paw Paw's Attorney. I remember how much Harry L. Bush respected him, not only his integrity and his honesty but also when he wasn't sure of something he would research the law before making any recommendation. It made such an impact on me, that I have found myself following what I learned from Warren. I am now an attorney and when my Clients ask me a question that I may think I know, but am not sure what recent changes to the law have been, I simply say, "I don't know, for sure, so let me find out for you". Then I think of Warren. He was a wonderful person to work with, may God be with him, he will be missed.
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David Thomas
Thursday August 3, 2006 at
3:42 PM
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To Kris and the Sundstrand Family:
I am saddened to learn of Attorney Sunndstrands' passing. I am in New York city visiting and am not able to pay my respects in person. My sincere condolences.
David A. Thomas
312 N. Niles St.
Paw Paw, Mi.
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John Mohney
Thursday August 3, 2006 at
2:31 PM
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I will miss sitting with Warren at Library Board meetings. We appreciate all of the work that he did for us. He was a kind, pleasant man.
John Mohney
Paw Paw District Library
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Sarah Grams
Thursday August 3, 2006 at
12:19 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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