Lawrence M. Quick

Lawrence M. "Bud" Quick Hastings Lawrence M. "Bud" Quick, 86, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on Friday October 10, 2008 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born in Bristol Corners, Michigan on November 24, 1921, the son of Vern and LaVera (Doster) Quick and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Bud served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps in England from 1942 1945. A lifelong farmer, Bud also was employed at the Battle Creek Bread Wrapping Company for well over 30 years. Bud married Ardeth J. "Jeanne" Nye in Bedford on April 6, 1947. Jeanne preceded him in death on February 6, 1999. He is survived by his two daughters, Roxanne (Ken) Frey of Hastings and Carol (Craig) Ardis of Kentwood; his six grandchildren, Adrienne, Courtney and Abigail Ardis, Ellie Fitzgerald, Mike and Rob Frey; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma Lipscomb of Climax. Bud was a member of the Association of the Fourth Fighter Group (AAF World War II). He enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling with his wife, telling stories of his time in England and being a good neighbor to his neighbors who meant so much. Buds' true love in life was farming and family, most especially his grandchildren. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 3:00 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Buds' life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Kathy Brown, Pastor of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Banfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com