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1925 - 2008
 Age: 82
PUGSLEY, Fred M.
Paw Paw
Fred passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice, Kalamazoo. He was born August 21, 1925 in Paw Paw the son of the late Clifford and Edith (Baxter) Pugsley. He was a graduate of Paw Paw High School and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Fred was a 1950 graduate of Michigan State University School of Horticulture and a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity at MSU and the MSU Alumni Association.. He was a fruit grower in Paw Paw and received the 1999 Grower Distinguished Service Award from Michigan State Horticulture Society of which he was a lifetime member. He was a member of the Paw Paw First Presbyterian Church, on the Board of Directors for Federal Land Bank Association, was a 25 year member of the National Grape Cooperative Association and received their Leadership Award. He was a member of the Michigan Cherry Commission and chairman from 1970 to 1972. He was the Paw Paw Township Clerk, member of the Paw Paw High School Board of Education, Wildey Cemetery Board member, life member of the Van Buren Youth Camp Board of Directors, member of the Paw Paw-Lawton Masonic Lodge #25 F&AM, the American Legion Post # 68, Paw Paw, and member of the Michigan Harness Horseman’s Association. On December 26, 1949 Fred was united in marriage to Ruth A. Warmbold who preceded him in death on April 10, 1997. He was also preceded in death by 3 sons, James, John and Matthew Pugsley and a grandson Justin Hill. Surviving are a daughter, Sally (Jim) Brinkman of Lawrence, 2 sons, William (Sue) Pugsley of Lawrence and Ric Pugsley of Lawton; 9 grandchildren, Heather Boening and Scott Pugsley, Matthew and Michael Hill, Ryan and Eric Brinkman, Jenny, John and Jess Pugsley; 2 great grandchildren, Emma and Cowen; 2 sisters, Mary L. Adams of Lawton and Martha A. DeRoos of Superior, CO.; several nieces and nephews; special family, Albert and Lupe Tovias and their children, Edna, Evangeline, Jessica and families. Family will receive friends Sunday (1/20) 4-6 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where a Mason Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. under the auspices of the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge #25 F&AM. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 21, 2008, 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Tom Abbott officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Van Buren Youth Camp, First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw or Hospice of Southwest Michigan. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
John "Jack" Brantingham
john.r.brantingham@delphi.com
Monday January 28, 2008 at
8:55 AM
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Will and Sally... The "Greatest Generation" is rapidly leaving us. May the legacy that folks like Fred left us, help us to generate our own. Our condolences and prayers to you and your families. The Brantingham Family
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Paul C. Blake
pcblake@hotmail.com
Wednesday January 23, 2008 at
8:17 AM
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The Pugsley Family is in our thoughts and prayers. On behave of the Blake family I would like to extend our condolences on the loss of your family member.
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diane hopkins (drury-fleming)
Monday January 21, 2008 at
7:50 AM
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Sally, Wil, & families...I just learned of your dad's passing & won't be able to attend the memorial service. Even though it's been YEARS since I've seen any of you, please know that you're in my thoughts more often than you might realize, not just at this sad time. The Pugsleys have always had a special place in my heart.
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Janet Haines Ricco
ljricco@hotmail.com
Sunday January 20, 2008 at
11:01 AM
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Hello, Sally and Will - you probably don't remember me but I was a fellow folk dancer from South Haven. I used to see Sally a few times when she worked at Borgess. I just wanted to say that I am thinking about you at this time with the loss of your Father.
I still work at Borgess (30 years) and have been married now for 26 years to Larry Ricco. Mom still lives in South Haven near my sister, Kathy, and is currently visiting us for a week. Mom gives me the newspapers from St. Jo/So. Haven so that I can keep in touch.
Take care, Janet Haines
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Maggie Connell
Friday January 18, 2008 at
4:16 PM
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The Pugsly, Hill and Brinkman families are in my thoughts and Prayers.
May Fred rest in peace after his long battle.
Maggie Connell
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Donna Dietrich
Wednesday January 16, 2008 at
2:21 PM
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Was so sad to hear of Fred's passing, and want to pray for peace for his family. He'll be missed by everyone who know and loved him.
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Scott, Nancy, Brianna, and Colton Berry
Monday January 14, 2008 at
3:31 PM
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Shelley, Jenny, John, & Jess and Ric: We were very sad to hear about Fred's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May faith and love sustain you now and for the days ahead. Much love, Scott, Nancy, Brianna, and Colton Berry
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Sue Ransbottom
sransbo@sbcglobal.net
Sunday January 13, 2008 at
6:58 PM
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We are sorry for the loss of your father and are keeping you in our prayers at this time.
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Kyle Conklin
Sunday January 13, 2008 at
5:45 PM
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Pugsley Family~ My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family. Fred was such a wonderful person and he will be dearly missed. Fred always gave to those in need. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call on me. (Sue, you know how to contact me.)
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Pat VanZoeren
Sunday January 13, 2008 at
10:35 AM
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You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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