Donovan Ingersoll Peabody, Jr.

Donovan Ingersoll Peabody, Jr, Of Nashville, Michigan, passed away on September 15, 2023, in Hastings, Michigan at age 93. Donovan was born on December 15, 1929, in Haslett, Michigan, the son of Donovan Ingersoll and Marie (Schmidt) Peabody, Sr. He graduated from Haslett High School. During World War II, he honorably served in the United States Navy for 6 years. He retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan.

He enjoyed bowling, dancing, card games, board games (Aggravation), painting, hunting, fishing, gambling at casinos, and remodeling houses. He was a member of the Moose Lodge where he served as Governor and cook. He loved traveling, especially to Shipshewana, Michigan. He would go on any adventure if he was up to it and walked to stay fit.

Donovan was preceded in death by his parents, 3 wives Shirley Jean (Haddy) Peabody who passed in 1969, Virginia (Ward) Peabody who passed in 1985, and Virginia Ginger (Black) Peabody who passed away in 2022, son David Ward, and sister Darlene Horning.

He is survived by sons Steven G. Peabody of Nashville, MI, and Michael A. (Sally) Peabody of Salem, VA, Michael Bushman of Marshal, MI, Mark (Laura) Ward of Marshal, MI, daughters Laura Lee Bushman of Battle Creek, MI, Billie June (Glen) Ward of Three Rivers, MI, and Paula (John) Huggett of East Leroy, MI, many grand, great grand and great, great grandchildren, brothers Dan (Rosana) Peabody of Perry, MI, Owen Peabody of Washington, MI,

He will be laid to rest with his parents at Oak Plain Cemetery, Shaftsburg, Michigan. There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the American Legion Post 45, 2160 M-37, Hastings, MI 49058.

Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.