1929
George
2015
George Edward Waggoner Jr.
August 28, 1929 — February 28, 2015
George Edward Waggoner Jr., age 85, of Hastings died on Saturday February 28, 2015 at home after a short illness and is survived by his wife of 57 years Solvej, his sons Kirk, Steven and Jon, his granddaughters Kathleen, Amelia and Jennifer, his grandson Jacob Maluhia-Waggoner, his daughter-in-law Caryn, his daughters-in-
love Kathy and Amy, an extended family of relations and special friends.
George was born on August 28, 1929 in Kalamazoo to George and Isabelle (Walters) Waggoner. After graduating high school He served in the U.S. Army medical corps from 1951-53. He attended The University of Michigan where he met and married Solvej. George graduated in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering,
one of his most valued accomplishments. Upon being hired by Ford Motor Company as an environmental engineer, he and his wife settled in Dearborn Heights to raise their family. Goodbye kisses in the morning and welcome home embraces in the evening were a part of his daily routine as were jokes and stories at the dinner table.
Birthday celebrations, Holidays, family vacations, visiting relatives and special trips for the "big" anniversaries were a few of the ways he showed his love and dedication to family. His annual trips to Houghton Lake were an expression of both his passion for hunting and his love of nature. George took pride in a well maintained, organized
home. One of countless lessons he taught was that every tool had its purpose and its place. George retired from Ford in 1992 after 32 years of service. His colleagues valued him for his expertise, guidance, kindness and sense of humor. In 1993 he and Solvej moved to Hastings to build their retirement home. He embraced his new community and quickly became a part of it. George turned his talents and work ethic toward helping others and building strong friendships. He was an avid hunter, accomplished bowler, dedicated member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene and an honored volunteer at Pennock Hospital. George made many friends and enjoyed a fulfilling life in Hastings. He valued his family and education, was quick with a joke
and a laugh, enjoyed being active and found great happiness serving The Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cheryl Ann, grandson Jeremy, siblings Helen, Maurice, William, Clare, James, Eunice and brothers-in-law Ray Weeks and Arnold Lawrence.
Pastor Danny Quanstrom will officiate a memorial service on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N Broadway, Hastings. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery will be at a later date.
The family requests any memorials be made as donations to the following: Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058. Pennock Hospice, 1230 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058.
love Kathy and Amy, an extended family of relations and special friends.
George was born on August 28, 1929 in Kalamazoo to George and Isabelle (Walters) Waggoner. After graduating high school He served in the U.S. Army medical corps from 1951-53. He attended The University of Michigan where he met and married Solvej. George graduated in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering,
one of his most valued accomplishments. Upon being hired by Ford Motor Company as an environmental engineer, he and his wife settled in Dearborn Heights to raise their family. Goodbye kisses in the morning and welcome home embraces in the evening were a part of his daily routine as were jokes and stories at the dinner table.
Birthday celebrations, Holidays, family vacations, visiting relatives and special trips for the "big" anniversaries were a few of the ways he showed his love and dedication to family. His annual trips to Houghton Lake were an expression of both his passion for hunting and his love of nature. George took pride in a well maintained, organized
home. One of countless lessons he taught was that every tool had its purpose and its place. George retired from Ford in 1992 after 32 years of service. His colleagues valued him for his expertise, guidance, kindness and sense of humor. In 1993 he and Solvej moved to Hastings to build their retirement home. He embraced his new community and quickly became a part of it. George turned his talents and work ethic toward helping others and building strong friendships. He was an avid hunter, accomplished bowler, dedicated member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene and an honored volunteer at Pennock Hospital. George made many friends and enjoyed a fulfilling life in Hastings. He valued his family and education, was quick with a joke
and a laugh, enjoyed being active and found great happiness serving The Lord.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cheryl Ann, grandson Jeremy, siblings Helen, Maurice, William, Clare, James, Eunice and brothers-in-law Ray Weeks and Arnold Lawrence.
Pastor Danny Quanstrom will officiate a memorial service on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N Broadway, Hastings. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery will be at a later date.
The family requests any memorials be made as donations to the following: Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Barry County Commission on Aging, 320 W Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058. Pennock Hospice, 1230 W State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Hastings Public Library, 227 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058.
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