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Lester Plowman Obituary

Lester "Bill" Plowman DeWitt Township Born August 1, 1929, in Delta Township; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2009, at the age of 80. Bill had been employed in the floor covering business for 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; daughters, Janice Plowman and Yvonne (Rick) Petersen; sons, William Plowman and Tim (Sue) Plowman; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Lois Osborn; sisters-in-law, Mary Plowman, Bernice Petroelje and Gerry Kuiper; brother-in-law, Clare (Grace) Kuiper. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1301 W. Wieland Rd., Lansing, MI, 48906 Interment will follow in Gunnisonville Cemetery, DeWitt Township. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in memory of Lester Plowman. Online condolences may be sent to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 24, 2009.

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Frank Hamlin

September 26, 2009

Thank you for your call to let us know. Frank is sorry to have missed the funeral. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Frank has great memories of Bill and the times they worked together as well. Frank was telling me again about riding in the car when Bill was driving. Frank was apparently always trying to hit the brake (that of course wasn't there) on the passanger side of the car. He remembers Bill looking over at him and asking "What's the matter, Frank, the brake on that side not working?" And you can probably imagine both of them laughing! Again, our condolonces on your loss. Frank Hamlin and family: Phil and Joan Hamlin

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