1920
Nelson
2012
Nelson Martin
December 10, 1920 — August 7, 2012
Nelson Martin age 91 of Hastings, died Tuesday August 7, 2012 at Magnum Care in Hastings. Nelson was born December 10,1920 in Quincy, Michigan , the son of Nelson and Pansy (Thatcher) Martin.
He graduated fron Quincy High School in 1939. He farmed on the family farm until 1955 when he moved to Middleville, Michigan. Nelson worked for Bradford Whites for 6 years. He was a self employed Truck driver until he retired in 1981.
Nelson enjoyed golfing , fishing and traveling. Nelson was married to Mary J. Lockwood on April 28, 1940, she preceded him in death on February 27, 2007.
Nelson is survived by a daughter , Gloria VanDyke, his grandchildren , Terry Tolan (Karen Hoogerland), Kendall (Donna) Tolan , great-grandchildren , Erin , Matraca , Travis Tolan and Kyle Rothley , Brother in-law Otis Lawrence, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers Reo , Max and Ross, sisters Mildred Kulow, and Betty Lawrence.
Visitation:
Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI
Funeral Service:
Friday, August 10, 2012 @ 11:00 am
Girrbach Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions
1. Thornapple Township Emergency Services
128 High St.
Middleville , Mi. 49333
2. To a Charity of One's Choice.
He graduated fron Quincy High School in 1939. He farmed on the family farm until 1955 when he moved to Middleville, Michigan. Nelson worked for Bradford Whites for 6 years. He was a self employed Truck driver until he retired in 1981.
Nelson enjoyed golfing , fishing and traveling. Nelson was married to Mary J. Lockwood on April 28, 1940, she preceded him in death on February 27, 2007.
Nelson is survived by a daughter , Gloria VanDyke, his grandchildren , Terry Tolan (Karen Hoogerland), Kendall (Donna) Tolan , great-grandchildren , Erin , Matraca , Travis Tolan and Kyle Rothley , Brother in-law Otis Lawrence, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers Reo , Max and Ross, sisters Mildred Kulow, and Betty Lawrence.
Visitation:
Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI
Funeral Service:
Friday, August 10, 2012 @ 11:00 am
Girrbach Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions
1. Thornapple Township Emergency Services
128 High St.
Middleville , Mi. 49333
2. To a Charity of One's Choice.
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