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WILLARD N. “BILL” MASON
Willard N. Mason,
85 of Harrison, formerly of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006
at Sparrow Hospice House of Lansing. Mr. Mason was born October 25, 1920
in Walker Township, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Chestina (Akels)
Mason. Bill was united in marriage to Leta Sheldon on June 23, 1973 in
Harrison. Mr. Mason had resided in Harrison since 1976, coming from
Lansing. He served in the United States Navy during WWII.
Bill retired from General Motors after thirty three years of
service. He was a member of the Harrison Moose Lodge #2235 of Harrison,
American Legion Post 404 of Harrison, Houghton Lake Elks Lodge # 1982 he
was known as “Mayor Bill” of Long Lake, and had water skied at the age
of 75. Bill enjoyed wood working, carpentry, traveling, snowmobiling,
golfing and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed his assistance.
Mr. Mason is survived by his loving wife; Leta Mason of Harrison,
two sons; Bill Mason and wife Sharon of Vermontville, Michigan and Grant
Hilts and wife Susie of Lansing, one sister; Alice Shellito of Dewitt,
Michigan, two grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Bill
was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.
from Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, with Elder Dale Beavers
officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Frost Twp, Harrison.
Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Mason may be considered to:
Sparrow Foundation, PO Box 30480, Lansing, MI 48909. To share an online
condolence with Bill’s family, please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were entrusted with Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison.
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LORNE TIMOTHY CLINE
Lorne Timothy Cline,
age 79, of Harrison and formerly of Hadley, Michigan, passed away on
Sunday, July 02, 2006 at his home. He was born the son of Clifford and
Beatrice (O’Halloran) Cline on January 20, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Cline was united in marriage to the former Mary LeBoeuf on February
18, 1950 in Ontario, Canada.
He had served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a life
member of the Harrison V.F.W. Post #1075. He was also a long-time member
of the St. Athanasius Catholic Church of Harrison. He was an avid
volunteer for the Clare County Habitat for Humanity for ten years and
was instrumental in overseeing and helping build the organization’s
first three homes. Lorne retired from the Detroit News after forty-one
years of loyal service as a Pressman. He also enjoyed working on
vehicles and spending time with family and friends. He had lived in the
Harrison area since 1989 where he had moved from Hadley, Michigan.
Lorne is survived by his loving wife; Mary Cline of Harrison, six
sons: John (Judy) Cline of Lakeview, Michigan, Tim Cline of Taylor,
Michigan, Mike (Sarah) Cline of Harrison, Ken (Jayla) of Lapeer,
Michigan, Dan (Merri) of Columbiaville, Michigan, and Chris Cline also
of Harrison; his six daughters: Anne (Ross) Smith of Flatrock, Michigan,
Sue (Bob) Hayman of Kentucky, Joan (Ron) Wysocki of Novi, Michigan, Beth
Musser of Colorado, Pat (Steve) Howell of Westland, Michigan, and Mary
(Ted) Rigterink of West Olive, Michigan. He also leaves behind many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents.
Funeral services took place on Friday, July 07, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
at the St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Harrison with Father Jerard
LeBoeuf officiating. Full-military-honors were under the direction of
the Harrison V.F.W. Post #1075. Those wishing to express their
condolences with a memorial contribution are asked to consider St.
Athanasius Catholic Church or the Bay City Heartland Hospice. In keeping
with Lorne’s wishes, cremation took place following the funeral service.
Inurnment will be scheduled at a later date in the St. Athanasius
Catholic Cemetery in Harrison. Those wishing to send the family an
online condolence may visit
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Stocking Funeral Home in
Harrison.
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JOYCE ELAINE SMITH
Mrs. Joyce Smith,
70, passed away Friday, June 30, 2006 at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw.
Joyce was born March 30, 1936 in Lansing, the daughter of Carl and
Beatrice (King) David.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Harrison Eagles Club where she did a
lot of volunteering and held several officers positions. She was also a
member of American Legion Post #404 Women’s Auxiliary and The Deputy
Treasurer for Hamilton Township for many years. Joyce volunteered for
County Family Independence Agency. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts.
She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Surviving Joyce is two sons: Gerald Tuttle of Colorado Springs, CO,
Richard (Eliza) Tuttle of Riverview, FL, two daughters: Mary (Vern)
Wilson and Sandra (Dennis) Smith both of Harrison, one brother: Paul
David, one sister: Kay (David) Williams both of Lansing, nine
grandchildren: Jesse, Nicholas and Matthew Tuttle, Christena and Karman
Wilson, Lance, Sabrina, Eric and Shawn Smith. Joyce was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband and two brothers: Robert and Herb
David.
At Joyce’s request cremation has taken place. There will be a
Memorial Service on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Harrison
Eagles Club, 5002 E. Townline Lake Rd., Harrison. There will be a
luncheon immediately following the service. Those considering a memorial
contribution please consider the American Heart Association. To share an
on-line condolence please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com.
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TEDDY WARREN ROBBINS
Teddy W. Robbins,
71, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006 at MidMichigan Medical
Center-Clare. Ted was born September 14, 1934 in Lansing, MI, the son of
Walter and Helen (Wright) Robbins. Ted was united in marriage to the
former Martha Sledge on September 20, 1958 in Lansing, MI.
Mr. Robbins served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a
member of the Harrison Sportsman Club. Ted enjoyed hunting, farming and
was an avid gun collector.
Surviving Mr. Robbins is his loving wife Martha, two sons: Dale
Robbins of Lansing and Marvin (Donna) Robbins of Harrison, two
daughters: Mary Robbins of Lansing and Sharon Robbins of GA, two
brothers, two sisters, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Funeral services for Mr. Robbins will be Thursday, July 13, 2006 at
2:00pm from Stocking Funeral Home, with Pastor Green officiating.
Visitation will also be Thursday, July 13, 2006 from 11:00am until time
of service. Those considering a memorial contribution are asked to
consider the Harrison Sportsman Club. To share an on-line condolence
please visit:
www.stockingfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted with
Stocking Funeral Home Inc. (989)539-7810.
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