Gordon Milliron Obituary

MILLIRON, MR. GORDON LEROY (Husband of Evelyn) Muskegon Mr. Gordon L. Milliron, age 87, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Gordon was born January 25, 1925 to Frank and Edna (Wilbur) Milliron in Copemish, MI. Gordon had worked at Continental Motors for 41 years, retiring in 1987 and was a member of Local 113. Gordon enjoyed hunting and fishing and also just traveling through the woods. After retirement he helped his family and friends with their building projects. He kept very busy. His quote was that he "would rather wear out than rust out" and he certainly achieved that. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Evelyn; daughters, Kathleen Sue (Gary) Clifford and Barbara Jean (Randy) Dake, all of Muskegon; daughter-in-law and wife of the late Carl Milliron, Theresa Milliron of Whitehall; sons, Dennis (Toni) of Muskegon, Rex (Diane) of Byron Center, David (Lorraine) of Ravenna, Loyd, Jerry and Wayne (Betty) all of Muskegon; sister, Ruth Harris of Allegan; brother, George (Laura) Milliron of Nessen City, MI; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two sons and two grandsons. VISITATION will be 2-4 PM with a HAPPY MEMORIES SERVICE to share your memories and stories at 3:30 PM Saturday, October 27, 2012 at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Avenue (231) 726-5210 In lieu of flowers please consider the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation so they can continue research and development to help our young great-granddaughter, Allison, with her progress fighting this disease. Share memories with Gordon's family at their on-line guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com

Published by Muskegon Chronicle on Oct. 25, 2012.
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this takes me back a day or two. Thinking of you Evelyn . I use to live next door to you on Mcarthur and baby sat your kids Thinking of you and yours Polly Russell and sister Ruth

October 31, 2012

I remember him and his sons when we played baseball in the Jol-Dan-Gus League by the old Gospel films. What a wonderful time.... He was a wonderful mentor. I have a All star pic of Coach Milliron and team. God bless his soul and your family!!!

Robert Torrenga

October 26, 2012

I will remember mr. milliron as a coach we had for pro gas baseball, thoughts and prays are with you.

jim smith

October 26, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. Gordon could always make me smile. My thoughts are with you all

Cheryl Breen

October 26, 2012

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John Ross

October 26, 2012

Aunt Evelyn,

Very sorry to hear about Uncle Gordon, and that Claudia and I won't be able to make it back to Michigan for the service. But, I thought you might appreciate the photo mom had.

John & Claudia Ross

October 26, 2012

My Thoughts go out to yo in your time of grief. My prayers are for you guys to help in your time of grief.
Robin Stevens
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Robin Stevens

October 26, 2012

Sorry to hear about the loss of Gordon I have may memories of hunting with him and his family over at Grandpa Milliron's farm with his dad, my dad Fredan and his brother and sisters. Bill Milliron

October 25, 2012

Kathy and family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Gordon. He sounds like he was a wonderful man and I like his saying that he would rather wear out than rust out. May the sorrow of his passing be tempered with the memories of his life with you.

Jim McElfish

October 25, 2012

This has been a long road for you all. May God's blessings be with you in the coming days.

Joy & Tom Wolters

October 25, 2012

I'm sorry to hear the loss your facing, I can remember Mr. Milliron as a kid, he was our neighbor for years and will be missed

Cindy La Nore Walch

October 25, 2012

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