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Charles Theodore "Ted" Bouterse obituary, Williamston, MI

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Charles Bouterse Obituary

Charles Theodore "Ted" Bouterse Williamston Age 84, formerly of Haslett lost his battle with lung cancer on January 01, 2011. Born July 14, 1926 in Grand Rapids the son of Peter and Anna (Van Dyk) Bouterse. He graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1944 and received a Bachelors and Master degree from Wayne State University. He proudly served in the Army in World War II as a Private First Class as one of the secretaries for General Macarthur in Japan. Retired from Michigan State University as a counselor after 33 years. He enjoyed classical music, gardening, reading, spending time with friends/family, and a loyal fan of Michigan State University sports. Ted married the love of his life Gloria Nelleen (Smith) on September 8, 1957 at the Alumni Memorial Chapel at Michigan State University. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Nelle Marie; brother, Paul; and two sisters, Adriana and Ruth Bouterse. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Gloria; son, Shawn (Angela); daughter, Mary Mroz (Tim), grandchild Grant Bouterse; sisters, Marjorie Sipple (twin) of Grand Rapids, and Lois Austin (Vern) of Mt. Pleasant; and sister-in-law, Wanda Bouterse of Wyoming, MI. A memorial service will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 11th at the Alumni Memorial Chapel on Michigan State University's Campus. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested to donate a memorial contribution to the Leukemia Foundation, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA. Arrangements are entrusted to Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston On line condolences may be sent to: www.gorslineruncimanwilliamston.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jan. 6, 2011.

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Musette Michael

January 14, 2011

January 14, 2011

Ted was a "gentleman's" gentleman. I will always remember the many times I ate the delicious, home-grown meals he prepared, shared a cup of coffee, and heard Ted's wise words in your family room. We could always count on being treated like royalty at the Bouterse.

Arnie and Claire Berkman

January 12, 2011

We are so sorry to learn of the death of Ted. He was truly a gentleman - caring, helpful and kind. We were both honored to be colleagues of his at the MSU Counseling Center.

Arnie and Claire Berkman

January 9, 2011

We were saddened to hear of your loss.
We went with Bob, our mutual friend, to hear Verdi's Requiem, a few years back.
Good music shared among friends. It is a good memory.

Rafael and Shirley Frank

chas bassos

January 7, 2011

I was saddened to read of Ted's passing. He was a gentle man and a gentleman and it was an honor to work with him at the Counseling Center. Deepest sympathies,
Chas. Bassos

January 7, 2011

What a sweet,kind,gentle man the world has lost. My deepest sympathies go out to you. Donna Hardenberg

January 6, 2011

Our thoughts are with you. Pam and Roger Smith

Mike _ Karen Shepard

January 6, 2011

Our condolences to your loss. The loss of a parent is one of the hardest things that can happen to a person. May god look over you in this time of greif.

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