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William Lester Obituary
William Lester of Grass Lake, age 89, passed away on March 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. William was born on December 21, 1929 to James and Mildred Lester. William was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of forty years, Mrs. Altris Lester, and daughter Linda K. Riske. He is survived by sons Steve (Betsy), James, William (Carol) Lester; grandchildren Johnny Riske, Morgan Warner, Denton Nicholas, Julia Nicholas, Jimmy (Tiffany) Lester, Cody (Brittany) Lester, Billy (Angie) Lester, Shannon (Josh) Pelham and 8 great grandchildren. William was in the United States Army serving his country in the Korean War. He retired as a Teamster truck driver and after his retirement he helped start the Lester Brothers portable toilet business. William had many hobbies; he enjoyed gardening and his cattle. He had a great interest in the Stock Market and loved visiting flea markets and wheeling and dealing. He enjoyed time spent with his family and will be truly missed. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8 P.M at Sherwood Funeral Home, Grass Lake. Funeral services will be at 11A.M. Wednesday April 3, 2019 at the FAHOLA Conference Center, 3000 Mt. Hope Road, and Grass Lake with the Rev. John White officiating. Interment Roseland Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home. Please sign William’s guest book at sherwoodfh.com.
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Janet Somervill
April 6, 2019
All my condolenes to the Lester family.My Dad was married to Bill's motner-in-law.We had many wonderful Christmas partys with all the Lesters and Donohos.Bill was always there with Altrise.He was quite the joker.Will never forget when I loss my son Bill came to visitation.Rest in peace Bill..
Doug Miller
April 5, 2019
Jim and Bill, I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing, take care of yourselves. Doug.
Helen Zaborny-Joles
April 4, 2019
Condolences & prayers to the family.I'm sure he's proud of the funeral procession.
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Kenneth Cross
April 3, 2019
You will ne missed by your lifetime friend. We went to school together, lived in the same neighborhood many years ago. Rest In Peace Dear Friend
April 3, 2019
Always in our hearts.
Bob and Karen Swanberg
April 3, 2019
Jim and Bill, So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and family. Jim & Linda Herendeen and family
Kimberly shanks
April 2, 2019
To Jim, Bill may your Father rest in peace, may prayers be with you both in this horrible time in your lives, but know your Father is always looking down on both of you, so make sure your doing whats best or he will let you know, pops was an awesome person that is gone but never forgotten.
Harold Stoker
April 1, 2019
Our Sympathy to the family. Always enjoy having great talks with him when I would see him either in Grass Lake or a Meijer's. Will be missed Harold and Linda Stoker
Dee Ferens
April 1, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. I worked for Consumers Energy and looked forward to Bill's occasional visits to my office to purchase stock. It's a small world, it turns out he did business with Napoleon Livestock, owned by my parents and brothers and the Lester family continues to provide services to them today. Bill was a true gentleman.
Sandy & Jon Bromley
March 31, 2019
Our condolences to all the Lesters. Mr. Lester would often come to our garage sales. I loved hearing him talk about his many "finds" and all of his world travels. He was a friendly man. Sorry for you loss.
March 31, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Johnson family, formerly of Grass Lake.
Thomas Sprague
March 31, 2019
A great friend with a good heart, a great story teller of his travels, a wise man that loved to dicker and deal, just a joy to be around. God bless ya pops I will miss ya and never forget ya.
My condolences to Jim, Jimmy,Cody,Skylar, Bill, Carolyn, Billy and Shannon.
Philip and Frances Leightner
March 31, 2019
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Known him for almost fifty years.
Todd Leutz & family
March 31, 2019
Our condolences to the Lester families during this difficult time. Pops was a great man & we enjoyed his company. Prayers for the families.
SOREN ANDERSON
March 31, 2019
Mr. Lester came to our families aid in the late sixties. As our family was seven strong, and hosted several kids after school, our septic needed attention. There was my dad using the divining rod to find the tank. Dad would make a mark on the sofa, and us kids would dig until we hit concrete. Nope, not here, or there, oh boy. I think there was substantial cost for pumping if the homeowner Idodmt have the access hatch uncovered. I think Jim and Bill were directed byby their dad, found it first try. That spot was plotted out for future needs by dad meticulously. I think it was painted on the basement wall.
Mr. Lester liked coming to my garage sales every summer. He had special access to my salesman sample area. May God bless him today and for eternity.
Mike and Elaine Leutz
March 31, 2019
Jim and Bill we are so sorry for the loss of your father he was a good man and will be missed by many.
Melanie STOKER- IRVINE
March 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to your family.
Douglas Brinker
March 31, 2019
The Lester Family and Friends,
Our deepest and sincerest condolences on the passing of your Dad, Uncle, Brother, Grandpa, friend and Business partner and our Nation's Comrade in Arms. From one War Vet to another, I thank him for his service so that I could do mine. May God give you each the strength during this dark time for all. The Family patriarch I met many years ago and his legacy has shined brightly through his company success today.
To Jim and Bill cherish all those years of memories and know there will come a day of rejoicing and reuniting. Carry his legacy into the next decade. Your dad raised you right.
Brink
Douglas and Julie Baldwin
March 31, 2019
We are Sorry for your lost. William was a great friend and neighbor and will be missed. May God Bless you and Be with your family.
March 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you Jim & Sharun Ducey
Ron
March 30, 2019
May God bless you all, i was proud to be part of his pinnning ceremony at the hospice home.
Michael Stevens
March 30, 2019
It's with a heavy heart I offer my condolences to Jim and Bill and all the Lester family. Pops was truly one of a kind, I will miss his daily drive-bys through the yard and his always friendly wave. Rest in peace POPS.
Mike McAtee
March 30, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Lester family.Mike McAtee and Claudia Bradshaw
March 30, 2019
Thank you for your service, Mr. Lester.
March 30, 2019
thanks for your surface.
wally nieckos
March 30, 2019
HE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND. IN OUR PRAYERS WALLY /JOHN NIECKO
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