Eugene "Bud" R. Guernsey

Eugene "Bud" R. Guernsey, age 69 of Hastings, passed away April 12, 2016 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

Bud was born in Hastings on March 11, 1947, the son of Eugene "Bud" Guernsey, Sr. and Patricia Ann (Tyler) Guernsey. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. Bud married Connie Divens on April 14, 1967.

Bud held a Journey Man's license for Machine Repair. He worked for Hastings Manufacturing from 1965 to 2005, when he retired. Bud enjoyed motorcycles, small engine repair, creative fabrications, traveling and was a history channel buff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene "Bud" R. Guernsey, Sr. and Patricia Ann Guernsey.

Bud is survived by his wife, Connie Lynn Guernsey of Hastings, daughter, Belinda L. Falconer (Craig T. Shumate), son, David E. Guernsey, four grandchildren: Audrey (Travis) Trudgeon, Chelsea Falconer, Bryandt Guernsey, Riley Guernsey, one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie, sister, Sandra Guernsey of Charlotte, brother, Tyler (Beverly) Guernsey of Hastings, sister-in-law, Cindy (Gary) Groff, 9 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of One's Choice.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 am at Thornapple Valley Church. A one hour visitation period will precede the Memorial Service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Rev. Carla Smith will officiate the service. A luncheon will follow the Memorial Service.