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Jerry Daniels Obituary

Jerry Lee Daniels Delton Jerry Lee Daniels age 57 of Delton, passed away Tuesday March 23, 2010 at his residence after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. He was born October 23, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Bruce and Phyllis (Hughes) Daniels. Jerry graduated from Delton High School in 1970. His employment included working with his father at Daniels Wrecker Service, he also worked for James River Paper Mill in Parchment, he was co-owner of Airway Auto in Battle Creek for 7 years, was a volunteer with the Delton Fire Department and for the past 6 years he did wood carving at his home. Jerry enjoyed fishing, flying, woodcarving, spending time in the UP with his cousin Gary, and his building projects with Mert Payne. He was always willing to help others. Jerry is survived by the love of his life, Isolde McKeehan; his parents, Bruce and Phyllis Daniels; siblings, Judith (Charles) Jones, Daryl (Cheryl) Daniels and Dean Daniels; close cousins, Ronnie (Dee) Daniels, Gary (Barbie) Hughes and Belinda Stanton. Jerry is also survived by Denise Daniels, and his children, Kim (Brian) Gerber, Rob Daniels Warner, Karrie Blanding, Kristie Cole, Kurtis Daniels, William Daniels, Justin Daniels, Jolene (Scott) Willett, Eric Daniels, Noah Daniels, Kylie Daniels, Christian Daniels, Bryce Daniels, Kiau Daniels, Caleb Daniels, Nikki Daniels, and many foster children over the years; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. "Jerry was a true friend to many, he will be missed by all." Ron. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice 450 Meadow Run Hastings, MI. 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneralhome.net.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Apr. 1, 2010.

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Isolde McKeehan

April 12, 2010

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart!!!

Phyllis & Bruce Daniels

April 3, 2010

Dear Jerry Lee,
You were our first little bundle of Joy, given to us from god to love and watch you grow, from a little sweet boy, into the greatest man.
We will miss you dearly, and will cherish the memories and will keep them in our hearts forever.
Love Mom & Dad

Henry Kwant

April 3, 2010

My Deepest Sympathy to the Daniels Family. I was privileged to know Jerry and Bruce & Phyllis while i was working as an adjuster for AAA MICHIGAN.May the knowledge of GODS LOVE be with you during this difficult time.

Kim Gerber

April 2, 2010

Dad we love and miss you! RIP we will always love you

Brian,Kim And Kids

Kim Gerber

April 2, 2010

My dad was the best man in the world. Me and my kids will miss him dearly. He was a very big teddy bear! We love you DAD and Grandpa! RIP
Kim And Family

ERIC & JENNIFER BENSON

April 2, 2010

WE SURE DO MISS YA JER, YOU WERE A HARD WORKER AND A GREAT FRIEND AND JUST A SPECIAL PERSON

April 2, 2010

Jerry was the kindest most loyal person you could ever know. He will be missed by all of us who were lucky enough to have him in our lives. We cherish the memories he gave us and will be able to remember him through his amazing woodworks he gifted us.R.I.P. big guy. Love Dee

Delores Hie

April 1, 2010

I only briefly met up with Jerry in the pogo games and he was very very nice. My deepest condolences to my special friend Isolde and to all of his family. May God Bless and watch over you all.

jennifer harringon

April 1, 2010

You will be greatly missed Jerry. Love and Miss you forever.
Jennifer (BJ) Harrington

Isolde McKeehan

April 1, 2010

Du warst es wert

so sehr

geliebt zu werden

Du bist es wert

dass so viel

Traurigkeit

geblieben ist

an deiner

Stelle.

Ich Liebe Dich Jerry und die wirst immer in meinem Herzen sein.

craig gay

April 1, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Daryl & Cheryl Daniels

April 1, 2010

We love you Jerry. You will be missed for your love of life and the twinkle in your eyes. Rest Easy. We will catch up with you eventually in the hereafter.

Scott Veen

April 1, 2010

May the Lord be with the Daniels family. I knew Bruce and his family while doing a 4 year tour as Prairieville Township Police Chief. My the Lord be with you all, and you have been added in our prayer list.

Respectfully, Scott Veen. California

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