Glendon L. Pierson

From this life into the loving arms of our Savior, Glendon L. Pierson, age 90, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. He was born June 4, 1921 in Livingston County, Fowlerville, Michigan, the son of Alfred and Sarah (Vogt) Pierson.He graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1940 and married Mildred Eileen Daniels on January 10, 1942.

Glendon is survived by his wife Mildred along with six children: Marshall (Laura) Pierson, Marquita (Ron) Landon, Paul (Chris) Pierson, Steve (Debbie) Pierson, Fred (Teri Sue) Pierson, Mike (Lois) Pierson along with 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father, two sisters, one great grandson and two great grand-daughters.

Glendon served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in December 1945. He was employed with Ford Motor Company, then spent a few years doing interior and exterior decorating before becoming a city policeman, which moved his family to Hastings. He retired in 1983 from the police force. Glendon enjoyed retirement, spending time gardening, traveling and there were always jobs to help his family with.

Visitation:
Thursday, September 1, 2011 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan

Funeral Services:
Friday, September 2, 2011 @ 11:00 am
Girrbach Funeral Home
Hastings, Michigan
Pastor Dan Graybill, officiating

Interment:
Fuller Cemetery
Carlton Township

Memorial Contributions:
Hope United Methodist Church Missions Fund
2920 S. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI 49058

American Diabetes Association
Grand Rapids MI  Office
3940 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Suite 100
Grand Rapids,  MI 49512