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Hal G. Boughton
Hal G. “Bud” Boughton, 87, of Warren, formerly a longtime resident of Roseville, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 at his home. He was born Nov. 22, 1916 in Roxand Township.
Mr. Boughton retired from the Bud Company, where he worked as a boiler operator. He served during World War II as a tank driver in Europe. Relatives said his price and joy were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, James (Dorothy) of Chelsea, Gary (Mary) of Clinton Township, Alen (Linda) of Warren and Patricia (Perry) Lutchinson of Warren; sister-in-law, Fran (Shaver) and her husband Bob Bigham; 11 granchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Clara (nee Shaver) on May 25, 1985; and parents, Lewis and Blanch Boughton.
A funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Kaul Funeral Home in Roseville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Grace M. Boyer
Grace M. Boyer, 81, of Bellevue, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at her home.
She was born Aug. 10, 1923 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Roy and Maggie (Ingraham) Thomas. Grace was a longtime active member of Bellevue First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by husband Fred S. Boyer in 1998, whom she married in 1939; son Brian David Boyer in 1975, and her parents.
Grace is survived by her daughters, Clara (Ken) Williams of Drummond Island, Janice (Duane) Dingman of ellevue; son, Fred (Nancy) Boyer of Coloma; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
A Celebration of Life service was held Sept. 24 at Bellevue First Baptist Church, with Pastor Donald Francis officiating. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice House, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. Arrangements were by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue.
Joseph L. Boyer
Joseph L. Boyer, 81, of Potterville, died Tuesday evening, June 29, 2004 at Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte.
Mr. Boyer was born Jan. 4, 1923 in Lansing, a son of Joseph L. and Geraldine (Lundy) Boyer Sr. He was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School, an Army veteran of World War II (serving in Normandy), a life member of Potterville VFW Post 6043 and a retired state employee.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Edna; three sons, Wayne (Jan) Boyer of Clearwater Beach, Fla., Robert (Ann) Boyer of Brimley and Ronald (SueEllen) Boyer of Potterville; six grandchildren and one great-grandson; two half-sisters, Ann (Richard) Jones of Grand Ledge and Emmalene (Dr. Lynn) McConnell of Hastings; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Karen King.
Services were held July 2 at Field & Leik Funeral Home in Dimondale, with Pastor mark Slocum officiating. Military honors followed at Benton Township Cemetery by VFW Post 701. Pallbearers were Able Anzaldua, Mark Boyer, Wayne Boyer and Douglas Jones. Honorary bearer was Paul Jones.
William D. Braden
William D. “Bill” Braden, 58, of Bellevue, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 at his residence.
Mr. Braden was born July 7, 1945 in Battle Creek, the son of Albert Jay and Helen Marie (Steward) Ainsworth. Mr. Braden was an automobile painter in the automobile repair business and was a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed painting cars, snowmobiling and bowling with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Diana (Bowen) Braden; daughter, Dena (Jim) Meeker of Charlotte; son, Billy Braden of North Carolina; grandchildren, Teanne, Olivia and Lindsey; brothers, Dan (Bev) Ainsworth of Battle Creek, Randy Braden of Arizona; sister, Dawn Braden of Kentucky; father, Albert Ainsworth of Battle Creek; and mother, Helen (Andy) Branagh of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by Moe “Homer” Braden and step-mother Rosie “PeeWee” Ainsworth.
Funeral services were held Feb. 23 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Todd McLane officiating. Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery in Walton Township, Olivet.
If desired, memorial gifts may be made to the family. Arrangements were by Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Anna E. Bradfield
Anna E. Bradfield, born March 17, 1905, went home to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Jason, on Jan. 14, 2004, at the age of 98.
Surviving are her daughters, Beverly Taylor; son, David (Sharon) Bradfield; grandchildren, Shelley (Daryl) Tarket, Don (Teresa) West, Leona (Steve) Keeler, Mike (Michelle) Bradfield, Chris (Tami) Bradfield, Brenda (Murice) Randall; 15 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Anne did many things in her life. She was in sales, and helped her husband with bookkeeping in Charlotte and Springport. She and Jason owned the Springport Health Center for many years. She was an aide, working for the Albion Library in the Children’s Room until she was 89. Anne loved music, and was a member of the Springport United Methodist Church and choir. She was also a member of the Tuesday Club and Eastern Stars. Anne’s greatest blessing was her family.
Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at Robertson Funeral Homes, Springport Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Springport United Methodist Church, 127 W. Main St., Springport, MI 48284.
John H. Bradley
John H. Bradley, 56, of Springport, formerly of Olivet, died Friday, April 16, 2004 at Foote Hospital in Jackson.
John was born Feb. 28, 1948 in Charlotte, the son of James and Dorothy (Loveless) Bradley and was a lifelong resident of the Olivet and Springport areas. He was a 1966 graduate of Olivet High School, and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, where he was awarded three Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. He was a life member of the Big 9 Sportman’s Club at Polaski and a member of the MUCC. John was employed for 24 years at Pet Milk Co. in Charlotte and currently had been employed for 13 years at Spartan Chassis in Charlotte.
Surviving are his daughter, Doria Bradley of Springport; sister, Judy Bradley of Payson, Ariz.; brother, Gil (Emma) Seger of Springport; nephew, Lance Seger of Springport; mother-in-law, Georgia Seger of Springport; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Patricia (Seger) Bradley on Dec. 25, 2001.
Funeral services were held April 20 at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor Scott Brood officiating. Interment was at Bosworth Cemetery in Olivet.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ele’s Place or the hospice of one’s choice.
Betty L. Brandon
Betty Lou (Peters) Brandon, 76, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004.
Mrs. Brandon was born May 5, 1928 in Charlotte, the daughter of Charles Elgin and Helen Marie (Spicer) Peters. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1946 and married Robert Loyd Brandon on June 22, 1946. She worked at Wilcox-Gay and Recordio Corporations for approximately 10 years, until they closed their doors in 1961. Betty went to work for Century Mutual Insurance Company as a receptionist and then claims secretary for the next 29 years, retiring in December 1990. Then in July 1994 Joe Pray called and asked her to work part-time at the funeral home, which she did until her health would not allow her the past couple of months.
She belonged to Charlotte First Congregational Church, Mary Martha Circle, Charlotte Rebekah Lodge #68, Southside Mothers Club and a life member of the Eaton Area Senior Center.
She is survived by two sons, Charles Robert (Barbara) Brandon of Charlotte, Kevin Lee (Kathy) Brandon of West Virginia; two daughters, Pamela Lynn (Gerald) Johnson of Olivet, Susan Marie (Larry) Pifer of Charlotte; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister, Sandra Jean Peters of Arizona; brother, Richard Duane (Marcella) Peters of Frankenmuth; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years, Robert Brandon in 1997, and her parents.
Funeral services were held June 4 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Thomas Jones officiating. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Congregation Church.
Jeta J. Brewer
Jeta Jean Brewer, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Eaton Rapids, age 79, died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at the Denton Regional Hospital in Denton, Texas. Mrs. Brewer was born September 14, 1924 in Marengo, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Rosalee (Rawlings) Key. Jeta married Ernie Brewer Jr. on December 16, 1944 in New Albany, Indiana and were married 56 years. She was a homemaker and she loved spending time baking, cooking, canning and in her younger years enjoyed fishing with her husband. She loved her “sweets” and to eat port chops thus achieving the nickname of “Porkchop”. Jeta loved to give away her homemade fudges and placemats. Preceding her in death were her husband, Ernie in 2000; sons, Joe Brewer and Ernie (Bud) Brewer; grandchildren, Patrick and Valary Brewer.
Surviving are a son, Gary (Kathy) Brewer of Denton, Texas; daughters-in-law, Carolyn Brewer and Mary Brewer; special niece, Connie Allen; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Bill Steere, officiating. Interment followed in the Rosehill Cemetery in Eaton Rapids. Pallbearers were Benton Brewer, Erik Heinz, Tanis Coolbaugh, Henry Smith, Ron Colley and Melvin Little, honorary bearer was Gary Brewer II.
