George Edgar Hendy

George Edgar Hendy Lansing Age 95, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Aug. 22, 2009 in the home he designed and built in 1939. George was born in Lansing Oct. 23, 1913 and has been a lifelong resident. He worked at Fisher Body, Oldsmobile, and traveled extensively working in product design for Ren Plastics. He retired after 24 years with the State of Michigan in Right of Way Engineering. George lived a full and happy life, and felt blessed everyday to be alive. He was an avid sportsman and woodworker extraordinaire. As a Shriner he was very proud of his work with the Royal Hannaford Circus and the Golden Gloves. His passion was his family and friends and spending time at Loon Lake and Gull Lake. He enjoyed the last 13 winters in Sarasota, FL where he made so many great friends and fellow woodworkers. He credits part of his longevity to working out with Trainers Deb Dillon and Mike Fricchione. George was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor, and siblings Margaret, Elsie, Thomas and Edward and son-in-law Clifton Arehart. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Betty and his daughters Jo Arehart, and Judy (Sam) Eyde; step-children Arden (Marguerite) Neumann, Cynthia (David) Jonckheere, and Becky (Tony) Thaxton. His brother Kenneth (Betty) Hendy, and brother-in-law John (Helen) Gillengerten. Grandchildren Marta (Steve) Moyer, Jeff (Jeanne) Arehart, Kim Post, Stephanie (Pete) Kramer, Jennifer (Pat) Gillespie, Melissa Eyde, Sam (Jessica) Eyde, Melissa (Derek) Ashcraft, Michael Jonckheere, and Jennifer Thaxton. Several nieces and nephews who were dear to his heart, and 15 great-grandchildren who loved their Grandpa George. We are deeply thankful to Nancy and Kent Garner, Bill and Cindy West, Carol and Ron Beckwith, and Bruce and Linda Hendy who cared for George and Betty in so many ways. Also to the special people from McLaren Hospice, Dan and Diane, who were at his side every step of the way. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 in the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, with The Rev. David Sturkey of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday and from 11 a.m. until service time on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice by those in Michigan, and to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church by those in Florida.