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Glennard Kenfield Obituary

Glennard Paul Kenfield "Paul" Lansing Born January 27, 1927 in Mason the son of William O. & Effa M. (Sears) Kenfield, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Lansing at age 83. Paul served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He graduated from Niles High School in 1948, Andrews University in 1952 and received his Masters Degree in Physics from the University of Michigan in 1954. Pauls interest in physics included employment at Atomics International, Sandia Corp., Douglas Aircraft and NASA, where he worked on the Apollo space missions. He retired from the State of Michigan Dept. of Social Services in 1997, where he worked as a Data Systems Analyst. After retirement he volunteered at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Escort Services and delivered meals for the Tri-County Office on Aging-Meals on Wheels program. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters: V. Loraine Kowatch and Marjorie Barnes, 2 brothers: Arthur and Nolan Kenfield. Surviving is his wife of 26 years, June, a daughter, Karen (Craig) Fromel, 2 sons: Glen (Susan) and Doug (Susan), a step daughter Anne (Mark) Campbell, 2 stepsons: Jeff (Sharon) Mason and Scott (Debbie) Mason, 25 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a brother A.D. (Margaret) Kenfield. Funeral Services will be Monday at 1:00p.m. at Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Delta Chapel with Chaplain Steve Ezop officiating. Visitation is Sunday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Tri-County Office on Aging-Meals on Wheels or Alzheimer's Association Condolences can be made at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 10, 2010.

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April 13, 2010

Anne and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I was in Denver when I heard the news. I hope you find comfort in the many memories you shared.
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Kristin Haviland Tekiele and Family

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