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Margaret J. "Peggy" Timpf, age 53 of Highland died Tues. Oct. 13, 2009. She was born in Pontiac on March 15, 1956 the daughter of George and Barbara (Ward) Timpf. She was retired from P.O.H. where she was the head cook. She was also a school bus driver for the Huron Valley Schools and was a volunteer with the Highland Township Adult Activity Center. She was independent, caring, giving, and head strong, and was lovingly devoted to her family. She is survived by her husband Timothy Moulder; step-children, Candice and Timothy J. Moulder; parents George and Barbara Timpf of Fl; brothers Bob Timpf of Milford and George Timpf of Union Lake; sisters Kathy Milavich of Mancelona and Wendy Pickard of FL. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lawrence R. Colby, Born Oct. 30, 1920 to Rohlin and Neva Colby in Keego Harbor, Mi. He graduated from Keego Harbor School. He proudly joined the Marines to fight in World War II. His father was a vetern of World War I. Larry was in the Second Raiders Battalion, ?Rogers Raiders? Group in the Pacific Islands. They were a self sustaining unit. He once made an amphibious jeep on one island and was elected to go to Officer Training but did not get on the plane and it went down with all lost. He was an avid motorcyclist. He was the first person to have a motorcycle on one of the Pacific Islands he was on. After the war he came back to work as a heavy equipment mechanic. He worked for numerous companies in Detroit and one in TX, and Jerry Walles of Reklaw, NC; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Nelson, her parents, brother Robert Lloyd Walker, sister Doris Bos, and granddaughter Cynthia Yokom. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice of Tawas City or the local hospice of your choice.
Roger Michael Allen. Mike went home to heaven on Aug. 19, 2009 at the age of 73. He leaves his beloved bride of 51 years, Pat; 4 children, Teri (Ken) Whitehead, David (Pattie), Sharon Dunn, and Dan; 8 grandchildren, Shannon Mull, Jason (Lisa) Jones, Chris (Sara) Jones, Mitchell and Wayne Allen, Joseph Dunn, and Amanda and Alex Allen; 4 great-grandchildren, Merisa Candic, Emma and Sara Mull, and Christopher Carl. He was a loyal and generous friend to too many to count. He never met a stranger. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 AM on Aug. 29, 2009 at South Hill Church, 1250 S. Hill Rd. Milford, MI 48381. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Genesys Hospice, 7280 S. State Rd. Goodrich, MI.
Barbara R. Palid, age 95 of Holly died Mon. Aug. 17, 2009. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A. M. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at St. Rita Catholic Church of Holly with Father David Blazek, Celebrant. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 3-9 P.M. Friday and a Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM Friday at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. Mrs. Palid was born in Jackson, Michigan. Donald went to work for General Motors at the V-8 Engine Plant in Flint, where he worked until his retirement in 1982. In 1956, Donald married Marilyn and they were soon joined by their daughter, Victoria. Donald was known to all for the great joy he took in playing Santa Claus for anyone who asked. Even when not in his Santa suit, his long white beard and twinkling blue eyes meant that he was approached by excited children wherever he went. For many years he carried Santa stickers to hand out to the children who came over to talk to him. Donald was once featured in a Flint Journal article for his role as Santa.Donald’s favorite pastimes were gardening, fishing and hunting. Donald attended the Linden Presbyterian Church and later the Tyrone Presbyterian Church in Fenton. Donald, Marilyn and their daughter enjoyed traveling and visited most parts of the country in their motor home. They camped for many years with the White Pines Travel Club. After retirement they purchased a home in Port Aransas Michigan and Michigan on August 9, 2009 from 3 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Dryer Funeral Home on Monday, August 10, 2009 at 10:30 am, followed by a graveside service at Great Lakes National Cemetery.
Marcella E. Duff, age 74 of Holly died Mon. Aug. 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thurs. Aug. 6, 2009 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Pastor Jeff Hartman officiating. Burial will be in Rose Center Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 2-9 P.M. Wednesday. Mrs. Duff was born in Pentwater, MI on Sept. 3, 1934 the daughter of John and Nancy (Smith) Graham. She was a former member of the Holly Volunteer Ambulance. She is survived by her husband Paul; 3 children, Paula (Jeff) Hartman of White Lake, Lynn Whitefoot of Holly, and Dave Duff of FL; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Pat (Chuck) Prose of Holly and Betty (Don) Creech of Davisburg. She was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Graham and her brothers Carl and Bill Graham. Memorial donations may be made to Cranbrook Hospice.
Junior S. "Jay" Blue, age 93 of Grand Blanc died Sun. Aug. 2, 2009. Mr. Blue was born in Flint on June 11, 1916 the son of John and Hattie (Sauber) Blue. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the US Army. He was the former Postmaster of the Columbiaville Post Office. He is survived by his brother Don Blue of Grand Blanc; daughter-in-law Kathy Blue of Burton; nephew and family Greg and Linda Blue and Logan and Hannah; niece Emily and John Siler and daughter Elizabeth and Chris Wise; other nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law Don and Faye Metz of MD and Polly and John Hendel of AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy in 2006, son John in 2004, and sister-in-law Rachel Blue. Private family services will be held. The family gives special thanks to Genesys Convalescent Center of Grand Blanc. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
