Hugh Mcpherson

Hugh McPherson, age 87 of Nashville, Michigan passed away March 24, 2011, at home, peacefully with his family at his side. He was born October 14, 1923, the son of Frank and Mary L. (Fast) McPherson. Hugh attended school in Kalamo, Michigan and Bellevue, Michigan. He worked for the Barry County Road Commission for 35 years, retiring in 1985. Hugh married Clara (Hulst) on August 25, 1945. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working with anything mechanical. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Clara, son, Ricky, sisters: Grace Weaver, Betty Polson, Helen Reynolds, and stepmother, Mable (Willcutt) Harrington.\r
He is survived by his son, Hugh G. McPherson and friend Kris of Hastings, daughter, MaryLou Heikka and son-in-law, Kenneth Heikka of Hastings, grandsons: Aaron (Francine) Allen of Vienna, Virginia, Ryan Allen of Kalamazoo and John (Sharon) Heikka of Kalamazoo, 3 great-grandchildren: J.J. Heikka, Clara L. Heikka and Carter L. Allen of Kalamazoo, brother, Philip (Irene) McPherson of East Leroy and many nieces and nephews. \r
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00 pm with visitation being held one hour prior to the services from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Floyd Hughes will be officiating the service. Burial at Hastings Township Cemetery. \r
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice and Home Care, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome)