Harold
Pendell, age 86, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Casnovia, loved Father and
Grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2005. He joins his
wife of 44 years, Sarah, and daughter Jeradith. Also pre-deceasing him in death
are his parents Byron and Jennie Pendell who were longtime residents of Bailey,
Michigan. He is survived by his daughters Karen (Douglas Gillmer deceased), and
Linda (Fred Riley), grandchildren Tim Pamer (Gwen), Cindy Crawford (Jim), and
Dennis Gillmer (Marci). He had seven siblings, Elsie, Luella. Helen, Clarence,
Karl, Norman and Forest, all of whom pre-deceased him. He was a loving Great Grandfather to Andrew, Alyssa, Benjamin, Kayle, Jesse, Angela, Michelle, and
Sara. Harold was a dairy farmer having farmed the family Centennial Farm his
entire life. He took great pride in the quality of the milk that was produced
and the harvest that he grew from his land. He was a member of the Michigan Milk
Producers and the Casnovia Township Board for 40 years. Harold was a man of
strong character who liked to smile, and enjoyed socializing with family,
friends and neighbors. Late in his life, he acquired a dog named Hazel, who
became his trusted companion. He will be missed by all who loved him. Friends
may meet the family at McKinley Funeral Home in Grant, Michigan on Monday
evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, in Kent City. Please consider the
Alzheimers Association or the Lupus Foundation for memorials. You can sign his
online register book at mckinleyfuneral.com/obits.
- Date:
- Sunday March 06, 2005
- Time:
- 11:51:34
Comments
To the Family of Mr. Pendell: Though I did not have the privilege of meeting Mr Pendell, I have meet people who have. He was a good neighbor to those who spoke of him. My sympathy and prayers goes out to the family. SFC Calvin Witherspoon and Family Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Casnovia, MI
- Date:
- Sunday March 06, 2005
- Time:
- 19:49:16
Comments
Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family. Kathy Schwaiger
- Date:
- Monday March 07, 2005
- Time:
- 10:41:53
Comments
I remember him smiling continually. Our wish for all of you is that you smile as you remember his smile. The Oregon Pendells
- Date:
- Monday March 07, 2005
- Time:
- 13:24:56
Comments
Dear Family, We know he will be sadly missed. Dean and Mary Crawford
- Date:
- Monday March 07, 2005
- Time:
- 13:25:57
Comments
Linda and Fred, I hope that I am able to make it to the funeral home tonight. If I am not there please accept my apology. Your father was such a saint. I was sitting in my car a few minutes ago thinking about him and I started to smile. He lived a wonderful life. The woman that you have become is a tribute to your father. He adored you. You did so much for him. I would watch him look at you when you were, well, being you. He would smile with eyes that said Linda, you are loved and you are wonderful. I am sure that he is smiling down now because he is in a much better place. I am sure of that. Bobbette Goulet
- Date:
- Monday March 07, 2005
- Time:
- 16:59:28
Comments
You were one of a kind Harold, There will never be another neighbor like you, you were a big part of our lives, and we will miss you dearly. Mark and Robin Miller
- Date:
- Monday March 07, 2005
- Time:
- 18:17:27
Comments
Dear Linda And Fred, We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you. Sorry we cannot see you tonight. Sincerely Rich and Sandy Stora
- Date:
- Tuesday March 08, 2005
- Time:
- 07:06:46
Comments
Wendell and Terri Miller
- Date:
- Tuesday March 08, 2005
- Time:
- 17:57:48
Comments
I remember Mr. Pendell always drove the tractor for the youth group hayrides. He always seemed to have a smile on his face. My sympathies to your family DiAnn Shirey VanDyke
- Date:
- Thursday March 10, 2005
- Time:
- 22:19:57
Comments
He will be sadly missed. I enjoyed staying with him a few years back and his help on the family history. Much Love to all from his Step Grand Niece, Debra Jean & Tom Faust and family of Oxford, Michigan (23 Glaspie St. N., Oxford, MI 48371)
- Date:
- Thursday March 10, 2005
- Time:
- 22:20:18
Comments
He will be sadly missed. I enjoyed staying with him a few years back and his help on the family history. Much Love to all from his Step Grand Niece, Debra Jean & Tom Faust and family of Oxford, Michigan (23 Glaspie St. N., Oxford, MI 48371)