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Gordon Bovee Obituary

BOVEE, GORDON W.; of Waterford; March 19, 2013; age 84; born March 31, 1928, in Antigo, WI. Son of the late Gordon L. and Minnie Bovee; husband of Rita M. Bovee for 63 years; father of Gordon J. Bovee (Jane), Cheryl Eason, Charles M. Bovee (Kay), and Thomas A. Bovee (Mary); grandfather of five; preceded in death by one grandson; great grandfather of six; brother of Shirley Kestly (Richard), Irene Wagner, and the late Elaine Schwartz and Helen Fermanich (Tom); also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends. Mr. Bovee retired from Ford Motor Company Wixom Plant. Gordon was a member of BPOE #810, Waterford Eagles Aerie 2887, Heart of the Lakes VFW Post#1008, and American Legion, Clarkston. He served in the Army Air Force during W.W.II. A Celebration of Gordon's Life will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013, 10 a.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To send a private condolence to the family go to
www.donelsonjohnsevans.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2013.

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Laurie Forrest

March 24, 2013

Tom, Mary and family. So sorry to hear of Gordie's passing! We had many good times over the years, Gordie was always friendly and welcoming and full of life and very proud of his family! Love, Laurie and Bob

Randy and Lisa Callahan

March 23, 2013

Tom and Mary Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dee and Loren Schruba

March 21, 2013

Dear Bovee family, We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Gordie was a wonderful friend and neighbor and he will be missed. God Bless all of you. Love, Dee and Loren

Sharon Street Subdivision

March 21, 2013

Our sympathy to Rita and family on the passing of Gordon, our friend and former neighbor.

Valerie Theisen

March 21, 2013

Tom, Mary and the Bovee family...I know your dad brought so much joy and laughter to you all. Cherish those memories. I will remember him as always happy and fun. I know it was 84 years but still went by way too fast. Love, Val

March 20, 2013

You are going to be missed by so many.
You brought so much joy and happiness into everyones life that you knew you. love cindy

Charlene Cervantes

March 20, 2013

On behalf of the staff at Cardiology and Vascular Associates we send our deepest condolences to the Mrs and the family. Gordon was always a pleasure to see here in our office and he will be sadly missed.

The Clarkston Staff of Cardiology and Vascular Associate

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