1926
Ernest
2016
Ernest Edward Hooten
July 8, 1926 — May 12, 2016
Ernest E. (Pa) Hooten
Munising, MI formerly of Freeport, MI
Age 89, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Munising, Michigan. Pa was born on July 8, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ernest Charles and Nora Agnes (Loftus) Hooten. He attended Catholic schools in Grand Rapids and later received his truck driving credentials from Michigan State College in 1953. Pa retired as a truck driver from Interstate Motor Freight in 1983 after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 406 and served as Union Steward for many years. Due to the nature of his career, he always boasted that " he had backed up more miles than most people have drove forward".
Ernie married Nora Jane Guthridge on February 18, 1950. They shared a wonderful life of memories until Nora passed in 2010. They lived in Freeport, Michigan for 25 years before retiring to the Upper Peninsula. Pa loved hunting and fishing with his sons and son-in-law's. He was an avid poker player. Pa loved playing the banjo and was an excellent violinist. He also was a colorful storyteller and loved having a captive audience.
Pa was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nora Jane Hooten, son Christopher Lloyd Hooten, and sisters Mary Selby, Lorraine Chernobyl, Nora Chernoby, and Irene Lurtsema.
He is survived by his nine children Ernest (Patty) Hooten, Robert (Leonna) Hooten, Donna ( Steve ) Conger, Nora (Daryl) Deatsman, Timothy ( Anna) Hooten, William Hooten, Jane (John) Sedlecky, Mary ( Mike) Blough, and Daniel ( Martha ) Hooten, brother James Hooten, 29 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Church 805 South Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan 49058 with visitation two hours prior at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with a Rosary at 1:00 PM. There will be a celebration of life at The Hastings Country Club 1550 N Broadway St, Hastings, MI 49058 immediately following the burial at Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Munising, MI formerly of Freeport, MI
Age 89, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Munising, Michigan. Pa was born on July 8, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Ernest Charles and Nora Agnes (Loftus) Hooten. He attended Catholic schools in Grand Rapids and later received his truck driving credentials from Michigan State College in 1953. Pa retired as a truck driver from Interstate Motor Freight in 1983 after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 406 and served as Union Steward for many years. Due to the nature of his career, he always boasted that " he had backed up more miles than most people have drove forward".
Ernie married Nora Jane Guthridge on February 18, 1950. They shared a wonderful life of memories until Nora passed in 2010. They lived in Freeport, Michigan for 25 years before retiring to the Upper Peninsula. Pa loved hunting and fishing with his sons and son-in-law's. He was an avid poker player. Pa loved playing the banjo and was an excellent violinist. He also was a colorful storyteller and loved having a captive audience.
Pa was preceded in death by his parents, wife Nora Jane Hooten, son Christopher Lloyd Hooten, and sisters Mary Selby, Lorraine Chernobyl, Nora Chernoby, and Irene Lurtsema.
He is survived by his nine children Ernest (Patty) Hooten, Robert (Leonna) Hooten, Donna ( Steve ) Conger, Nora (Daryl) Deatsman, Timothy ( Anna) Hooten, William Hooten, Jane (John) Sedlecky, Mary ( Mike) Blough, and Daniel ( Martha ) Hooten, brother James Hooten, 29 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at St. Rose of Lima Church 805 South Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan 49058 with visitation two hours prior at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM with a Rosary at 1:00 PM. There will be a celebration of life at The Hastings Country Club 1550 N Broadway St, Hastings, MI 49058 immediately following the burial at Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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