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BOULTER, ROBERT J.
Orangeville Township
Passed away August 4, 2013, in Allegan. Bob was born May 24, 1935, in Prarieville Township, the son of James and Pauline (Stanley) Boulter. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Also in 1953, he joined the Orangeville Fire Department where he faithfully served for fifty-three years. Bob was a Keyman with the D.N.R. in the forest fire division. A former employee of Gene Vis Motors in Plainwell, the Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek, and he owned and operated Bob's Marine Service at Gun Lake. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and trap shooting. His hobby turned into a business owning a target business for many years. Bob was a life member of the Michigan and National Trap Shooters Association. On August 29, 1953, Bob married the love of his life Alice M. Hermenitt and she preceded him in death on July 26, 1995. Bob is survived by a son, Dan (Amalia) Boulter; a daughter Mary (Leroy) Webb; grandchildren: Chris and Matt Webb, Danny Jr. and Michelle Boulter; great grandchildren: Isaac, Adalynn and Miles Webb; several nieces and nephews. Bob was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sherman Boulter. The family would like to thank the staff at Ely Manor for the excellent care given to Bob. The family will receive friends, Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, and Thursday, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Orangeville Baptist Church where the funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Pastor Dan Bowman officiating. Burial will take place in Prarieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Orangeville Fire Fighter's Association will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Bob's family.
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Dear Danny, My condolences to you and your family . Bob and Alice were special friends and I had the pleasure of spending time with them on the BPOH Ambulance Service . He was of great value to the Community of Orangeville. I know he is with Alice now, God Bless Him.
August 10, 2013
I would like to say that we have not lost Bob. Anyone that knew him will have the greatest memories of him. Being a former member of the former BPOH Ambulance, I am proud to say that I had the pleasure to work with Bob. I also worked as a first responder with him and Alice. They have joined others from the ambulance and I know there is one good time goin' on. Miss you, Bob.
Kathy Hauser
August 8, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather.
Jeff & Beth Bourdo
August 8, 2013
Bob was a joy to take care of. I feel honored to have met him and talk about the lion from years past.
paula snyder
August 7, 2013
Dan & Molly,
I am sorry for your loss.
Robin Knowlton Scott
August 7, 2013
Dan and family, your loss is heavens gain. Your father will be missed. He served his community well.
Hank and Bobbie Smoker
August 6, 2013
Dear family Jerry and I are very sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy.
Jerry and Vicky Morse
August 6, 2013
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