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Berton Bunker Obituary

Bunker, Berton E. Berton E. Bunker, age 85, of Cutlerville, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Bert was a veteran of the Korean War Era Conflict serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Deuaine Bunker; sister, Eloise Lewis. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be missed by his wife of 62 years, Marjory; children, Bruce (Denice) Bunker, Terry Bunker, Kathie Laham; grandchildren, Jeffrey (April), Kristina, Aaron, Cameron; great grandchild, Cole Allen. He will be missed by his many beloved brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces, nephews, and many close friends. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family and friends. He was always ready to help anyone with any project that they needed. He enjoyed playing all types of board and card games and loved playing and teaching his grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held 1 pm Friday, October 24, at South United Methodist Church, 4500 S. Division Ave., with Rev. Mack Strange officiating. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions in memory of Bert may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 5-8 pm at:


Published by Grand Rapids Press from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2014.
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Bert "grandpa" was loving and kind, he will be dearly missed. May God's Grace be with all of the Bunker family and friends. Love Janice

Janice Bunker

October 24, 2014

As a child I have many fond memories of Uncle Berton, he was a very special man and loved by all I will always remember when he took us to Keebler and we all got Warm cookies off the cookie line ?? keeping you all in my prayers

Donna Brownell Lowe

October 22, 2014

My prayers are with this precious family..I worked with Bert for many years at Keebler/Kelloggs..He was one of my favorites...Always made me laugh...Mary

Mary Zokoe

October 22, 2014

To My Father one of the Kindest Gentle Soul, Who taught me so much and took us on so many adventures traveling all over the United States and Canada… On of my favorite memories was with just you and me in the Bad Lands watching the sun rise. I will miss you so much but all the memories will forever be in my heart. Love you so much. Daddy's Girl

October 21, 2014

Berton had such a good sense of humor; I used to like to hear Berton and Jerry tell stories about the good times they had growing up together. Good friends, good times not forgotten!

Georgia & Jerry

October 21, 2014

Mr. Bunker, Bert, Dad,

I wish I would have had the opportunity to get to know you better. You sound like an amazing, generous man from the stories Terry and Kathy tell. I can see where Terry gets his generous and kind nature from. Through your children I feel like I know a part of you. You raised an amazing man/family

Your future daughter- in-law, Juli.

October 21, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Han & Deb Fikkert

October 20, 2014

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