Terrence Michael Vickers

Terrence M. Vickers age 71 of Hastings, died Tuesday December 11, 2007 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1936 in Grand Rapids Michigan, the son of Veryl O. and Dorothy M. (Endres) Vickers. Terrence served for 3 years in the United States Navy and 20 years in the United States Air force. He retired with 23 years of service to our country. After he retired from the military he owned and operated his own appliance service business, Vick's Repair for 27 years. Terrence was active in the VFW, Knights of Columbus, Veterans Trust Fund, Soldier & Sailors Relief Fund and the American Legion. His hobbies included, model train collecting, attending his grand children's sporting events, family and friends poker and cribbage games, computer games, camping and fishing. Terrence is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janice (Kilmer) Vickers of Hastings, his 3 children, Patricia Miller (Bill Castle) , Dennis (Mary) Vickers, Donald (Denise) Vickers, his 9 grandchildren, Shannon Lawrence (Carl Olson), Michelle Miller, Roy Miller, ( Colleen Mandle) , Thomas Miller, Jeffery Vickers, Gregory Vickers, Timothy Vickers, Derek Vickers, David Vickers, 4 great grandchildren, Bret Lawrence, Dylan Lawrence, Keegan Olson, and Kassidi Olson, a brother Tom Vickers, sisters, Sharon (Frank) Winans, Karen (Bill) Kilmer, brother-in-law, Mike Kilmer and sister-in-law, Kath (Bob) Lake, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Respecting his wishes no services will be held, burial will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Family request that those wishing to donate to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Soldiers & Sailors Relief Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).