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Kenneth Uptigrove Obituary

Kenneth R. Uptigrove Sr. Greenville Age 96 , formerly of Flint died at his home Wednesday October 7, 2009. He was born in London Ontario Canada on July 30,1913 the son of Robert L. and Ethel M. Oliver Uptigrove. He was retired from the Buick Motor Co. in 1971 with over 30 years of service. He was married in Flint on June 5, 1942 to Ilah L. Horton and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2007 and also his brother Walter and sisters Jessie and Gwen. He was a WWII veteran serving with the 2nd Inf. Indian Head Div of the US Army under Generals Patton and Bradley and received two purple hearts, Silver star for bravery and the combat infantry badge. He and his wife enjoyed both round and square dancing, loved music, accomplished artist, hunting, fishing, golf and building. He is survived by his children; Kenneth R. Jr.(Suzanne) Uptigrove of Owosso, Karen ( William) Thorsen of Brighton and Mary Uptigrove and Debbie Stolecki of Charlotte; his grandchildren; Chad (Amy Arnold) Uptigrove, Kathy (Brian) VanderBee, Krista (Jim Fugit) Thorsen; great-grandchildren; twins, Sam and Luke Uptigrove and Ammon VanderBee; brother Robert Keith (Angelena) Uptigrove of Grand Blanc and Margaret (Forrest) Ault of Livonia and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday October 10 at the Hurst Funeral home with Rev. Ted Bailey officiating. Burial will follow with military honors at Rest Haven Memory Gardens Belding. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids. Message of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 8, 2009.

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October 15, 2009

Dear Uptigrove Family,
We lived next door to you on Term in Flint,Ken and Ilah were fantastic neighbors,My daughter Michelle used to come over to your house every school morning and walk to bus stop with you.
I didn't know about your Mom passing in 2007.Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Gloria Wagner

Mickey Burns

October 12, 2009

Just heard about your Dad, Mary. We just got back from a trip....sending
our sympathy. Dads are so special and
the memories are a treasure. Thinking of you all. God Bless Mickey & Herb
Burns

Wm and Emily Warnecke

October 11, 2009

Dear Ken and Suzanne, Bev sent me the obituary about your father. E-mail is better than the papers. We surely send you our good thoughts and prayers.

Anne Custer

October 10, 2009

We were so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. We are so very fortunate to have fifty+ years of wonderful memories of our friendship. These we will always treasure! Know that we are thinking of all of you at this time.

Jim & Jackie Davis

October 9, 2009

The Family of Ken Uptigrove

We are very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Ken was always kind, very friendly, a gentleman, and a good neighbor. We will miss seeing him out cruising around on his tractor, tinkering around in his garden, or snoozing in his lawn chair. Ken always had a smile on his face and a friendly wave whenever we saw him. Surely, he will be missed by everyone that knew him. We were lucky to have good people like Ken and Ilah as neighbors.

Jim & Jackie

October 9, 2009

Kenneth and family Sorry to read of the passing of your father. May you feel God's presence at this time. He lived a wonderful life. My prayer is with you. Marjorie Kirn

Diane Latesky

October 9, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Latesky

October 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deb & Josh Anderson

October 8, 2009

Mary,Deb and family, thinking of you during this difficult time. Cherish all the good memories and hold onto them tightly and forever. Take care of yourselves and know that you have lots of friends to lean on if you need them. Take care.

Shirley Businski

October 8, 2009

Mary and Deb,

My deepest sympathy and empathy to you in the loss of your father, Mary. May you find comfort with friends and family and in your memories. I am out of town this weekend, so will not be able to attend the funeral. But my heart and thoughts are with you. Take good care of yourselves.

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