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1930 - 2008
AGE: 78
WILLSEA, Lewis F.
Gobles
Lewis passed away Monday morning, December 8, 2008 at his home. Lewis was born September 9, 1930 in Almena Twp, the son of the late William and Madge (Churchill) Willsea. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Navy. Lewis was a life member of the Paw Paw B.P.O. of Elks Lodge # 2511. He was a barber in Gobles for 55 years and was a member of the Gobles-Pine Grove Fire Department for 25 years. Lewis loved golfing and traveling. On November 15, 1956 in Paw Paw, Lewis was united in marriage to the former Arlene J. Furtenbaugh who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, LouAnn (Scott Figg) Beardsley of Gobles and Shelley (Dan) Brindley of Gobles, son, Todd Willsea of Gobles; 5 grandchildren, Aimee (Chuck) Garrison, Adam Breardsley, Daron (Jason) Stanford, Kevin Hawley and Lacey Willsea; 2 great grandchildren, Devin and Alexis Wells; 2 sisters, Freida M. Amos of Gobles and Laurel (Dale) Sherburn of Paw Paw; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Willsea; 4 brothers, Wendell, Claude, Maurice and James Willsea; half brother, Wesley Strong. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Thursday 1 p.m. with Rev. Marybeth Rhine officiating. Cremation will follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paw Paw Elks Lodge #2511 Crippled Childrens Fund. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Julie Goddard-Grehl
patches2003@hotmail.com
Monday December 22, 2008 at
6:44 PM
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Arlene and family,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Ted and Elizabeth Haaksma
scottanjoanie@msn.com
Sunday December 14, 2008 at
9:39 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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JIM AND SHIRLEY FIGG
Wednesday December 10, 2008 at
9:42 AM
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LOUANN AND SCOTT AND ALL THE WILSEA FAMILY WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER, HUSBAND AND GRANDFATHER. KNOW YOU HAVE MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF ALL THE PLEASANT TIMES YOU HAVE HAD TOGETHER. HE IS NOW FREE OF ALL THE BAD TIMES HIS ILLNESS HAS PUT HIM THROUGH. GOD BLEES ALL OF YOU. LOVE, JIM AND SHIRLEY (SCOTT'S GRANDMA AND GRANDPA)
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Ken Rogan
Tuesday December 9, 2008 at
3:58 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss and the loss to the community. Prayers are with you and your loved ones.
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Jeff Price
Tuesday December 9, 2008 at
12:08 PM
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Arlene and family, were so sorry to hear about Louie. A shiver went down my spine thinking of Louie and all those haircuts as a kid. Plus, his famous neck massages and to top it off that stick of gum. I'll never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff & Tammy Price Naples, Fl
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