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Gordon Dean Sheldon
March 16, 1936 — February 16, 2016
Gordon Dean Sheldon of Middleville, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family after a short courageous battle with cancer.
Gordon was born March 16, 1936, the son of Philo and Dorothy (McClelland) Sheldon of Hastings.
After graduating from Hastings High School he attended Western Michigan University, earning a BBA in 1959.
He started work at Hastings Aluminum Products then Diesel Equipment division of GMC in Grand Rapids, and Hastings Manufacturing. He then began his career in banking, starting with Old Kent Bank in Grand Rapids as Assistant Auditor. He then started at Hastings Savings & Loan which later became Main Street Savings, where he was Loan Officer and Vice President. He retired in 1996 after more than 30 years in banking. Gordon always greeted every customer with a smile and his great personality made everyone feel comfortable and special
Gordon was past President of Band Boosters. He was also past President of the Jaycees where he was presented the highest award, JCI Senator in 1972. He was also the past President and current member of Hastings Kiwanis for 40 years.
He and the Love of his life Jeri were married for 57 years and have been a true testament to loving family values. They enjoyed staying at their cottage at the lake in the summers. After their retirement they enjoyed traveling and spending many winters in Florida.
His greatest joy in life was his family. He enjoyed bike riding, hunting, fishing, golf (a hole in one), traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Phillip and sister, Julie Bolton.
Gordon is survived by his Loving wife, Jeralee (Barnum) Sheldon, his children James (Teresa) Sheldon, Kimberly (Doug) Peck, Mark (Kathy) Sheldon, Mike (Stacy) Sheldon, Eleven Grandchildren and Eight Great-grandchildren, brother, Terry (Phyllis) Sheldon, sister-in-laws, Suzanne Sheldon and Carol Barnum.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5pm to 8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Thornapple Valley Church. Pastor Jeff Arnett will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Woodland, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Hospice or Thornapple Valley Church.
Gordon was born March 16, 1936, the son of Philo and Dorothy (McClelland) Sheldon of Hastings.
After graduating from Hastings High School he attended Western Michigan University, earning a BBA in 1959.
He started work at Hastings Aluminum Products then Diesel Equipment division of GMC in Grand Rapids, and Hastings Manufacturing. He then began his career in banking, starting with Old Kent Bank in Grand Rapids as Assistant Auditor. He then started at Hastings Savings & Loan which later became Main Street Savings, where he was Loan Officer and Vice President. He retired in 1996 after more than 30 years in banking. Gordon always greeted every customer with a smile and his great personality made everyone feel comfortable and special
Gordon was past President of Band Boosters. He was also past President of the Jaycees where he was presented the highest award, JCI Senator in 1972. He was also the past President and current member of Hastings Kiwanis for 40 years.
He and the Love of his life Jeri were married for 57 years and have been a true testament to loving family values. They enjoyed staying at their cottage at the lake in the summers. After their retirement they enjoyed traveling and spending many winters in Florida.
His greatest joy in life was his family. He enjoyed bike riding, hunting, fishing, golf (a hole in one), traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Phillip and sister, Julie Bolton.
Gordon is survived by his Loving wife, Jeralee (Barnum) Sheldon, his children James (Teresa) Sheldon, Kimberly (Doug) Peck, Mark (Kathy) Sheldon, Mike (Stacy) Sheldon, Eleven Grandchildren and Eight Great-grandchildren, brother, Terry (Phyllis) Sheldon, sister-in-laws, Suzanne Sheldon and Carol Barnum.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 from 5pm to 8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Thornapple Valley Church. Pastor Jeff Arnett will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Woodland, Michigan.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Hospice or Thornapple Valley Church.
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