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William Calhoun Obituary

CALHOUN, WILLIAM L. "BILL" Holt, MI Age 85, passed away August 19, 2014, surrounded by his children. He was born March 11, 1929, in Lansing. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked at Oldsmobile/General Motors Service Parts Operation, retiring in 1987. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, the annual trip to the Newberry Open with friends, but most important was his time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill was a member of the Houghton Lake Elks Lodge. He was preceded in death by: wife, Jacqueline; son, Mark; sister, Patricia Wilkins; and his mother, Hazel Finch. Surviving are: son, William "Mike" (Jane) Calhoun; daughters, Christine (Calhoun) Vaydik and Ann "Angie" Calhoun (Amy Crittenden); five grandchildren, Aaron, James, Jacqueline, Chad, Joy Elizabeth; 10 great-grandchildren; and many, very dear friends. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, in Salt River Cemetery in Shepherd, MI. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of William L. Calhoun. www.EstesLeadley.com

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Published by Flint Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2014.

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Mary (Foley) Allen

September 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Calhoun was my boss at GMSPO for years and sent me a Christmas card every year after. He was a very sweet man.

Jim & Mary Shafer

August 25, 2014

Bill and Jane, we just heard about your Dad and we are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficute time.

Steve Garrett

August 23, 2014

Ann - Wish we could be there to hold you and comfort you, but in our absence we are praying for the Holy Spirit's comfort to surround you.

Joyce Crittenden

August 22, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your father Angie and your wonderful Father-in-law Amy. May he RIP and your memories of him keep him alive in your hearts

Steve Washburn

August 22, 2014

Bill, Chris, Angie and family.

I am so sorry about your dad's passing. I thought highly of him and have many fond memories of him and the rest of your family. He will be missed.
Steve & Bridget Washburn

Beth Matus

August 21, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Mr Calhoun was such a nice man and great boss at GM Parts division.

Terry & Debbi Rountree

August 21, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss Bill. Your dad was a very good man who loved you and your family so much. We have lots of memories of him. I am so glad that we were able to see him at Jane's surprise party in April. Cherish all the memories. We love you, and of course all of my family.

August 21, 2014

Mike and Chris. So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave and Sue Prudden (Huelsman)

Joy Englander

August 21, 2014

Grandpa, i love you so very much And miss you. Xoxo

Kristen Kinney

August 21, 2014

My condolences are extended to the entire Calhoun family. Uncle Bill, I pray that the memories you and your father have built will keep you lifted. God bless....

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