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Clayton Widing Obituary
Clayton "Rob" Widing II, age 69 of Fruitport, died on September 5, 2024. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Clayton (Bob) Widing and Betty (Benson) Clark. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Rob loved traveling, hunting, casinos, and watching movies with his girls. His optimistic outlook on life was a gift he gave to everyone who loved him. He was a jack of all trades and would help anyone in need. His family will carry on his legacy by continuing to live.
He is survived by his children, Jamie (Matt) Black; and his grandchildren: Annie, Addie, Joey, Warner and Aurie.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy (Widing) Schmidt (2023); his wife, Anna (Shears) Widing (1996); and many others.
Our family will be holding a private celebration of his life at a later date.
Rob had requested that any memorials be directed to National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752, as it was a disease that affected his wife and daughter (https://www.ataxia.org/donate/).
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Michael Brock
October 22, 2024
I got to know Mr. Widing working 7 days a week for years in maintenance at a location in Middlesboro, KY. We hired in together. After parting ways at work, I stayed in touch and always respected Rob for who he was as a person as well as a man who, greatly, loved and cared for his family. I'm sad to learn of his passing, but, know my friend done the best he knew and could. May God bless and comfort all those who mourn the loss of Mr. Widing. I'll sure miss him, too, but, feel privilaged to know him.
Linda (Cramer) Mishler
September 29, 2024
Robby you were a great friend with a beautiful heart . I know you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. So many sweet memories of you and my cousin Helene and your old TBird. Those were the days... Many prayers to your family and friends Say hi to Jesus for me.
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