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Leo James “Red” Hornbrook, age 87 of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. Red was born on September 4, 1933, in Hesperia to Lloyd and Cleora (Wilcox) Hornbrook and has been a lifelong resident of the Hesperia area. Red enjoyed hunting, camping, and horses. In his younger years, he rode in many of the local rodeos. He was a life member of the Harley Owners Group in Fremont. Red had a passion for motorcycles and riding with his family, with many trips to Sturgis. Red spent many summers on his bike and has rode in every state in the continental United States.
Red is survived by his children, Dale (Gale) Hornbrook, Vicki (Jack) Retherford, and Jim (Lisa) Hornbrook, his grandchildren, Lorie Murphy, Eric (Hatasi) Hren, Brian (Dustin) Hornbrook, Jodi (Steven) Heski, Tracy (Heath) Slater, Diane Hren, Tyler Hornbrook, and Christopher (Alaina) Hornbrook; his great-grandchildren, Lauren, Kayla, Sebastian, Steven, Mia, Adriana, Jenna, Haven, Taviah, Nathan, Kyla, Easton, and Ivan; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his daughter, Diane Hornbrook and granddaughter, Rachel Hornbrook.
VISITATION : Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 6-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel 7193 W 48th Street Fremont MI 49412. NOTE : during the visitation, a limited number of people will be permitted into the funeral home and friends will need to rotate in and out of the funeral home during the visitation with face coverings being required. INTERMENT : Christ The King Catholic Cemetery in Hesperia. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Friends are asked to consider Heartland Hospice for memorial contributions in memory of Red. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory of Red online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. 231-924-0800
11 Entries
Easton Hornbrook
May 13, 2024
He was my grandpa, fell apart when I heard the news.
Ethel Conaway
December 27, 2020
I just found out about Red. Am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carrie
December 22, 2020
I was hoping to play euchre with him again! He was so much fun, quiet but always full of smiles. And he would sneak a euchre in on the opposing team and chuckle. I know he loved that trike. I will miss him
Randy & Karen Hren
December 20, 2020
We are so sorry to read, just today, of Reds passing. Our sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Steve Peskin
December 20, 2020
Condolences to the Hornbrook family. I have many fond memories of deer hunting with Red and the entire family.
Darrell Patton
December 20, 2020
Oh so many times we laughed and almost cried (truck drivers don't cry, we said) as we went through our daily trials. Some days were good, maye just a flat tire, other times not so good. 'll miss your smile, the hint of a twinkle in your eye as you were thinking of something mischievous. See you at the BIG HOUSE.
mark hoogerhyde
December 19, 2020
loved playing euchre with Red at the hesperia American Legion hall
Richard, PD.. Wilcox
December 19, 2020
One of the best times in my memory was i got to go with cousin Red in the semi when i was being taught to drive. We had so laughs i leaned a little and it made for a great memory for me..i will always miss him..
Ruby Lavin
December 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.
anne JOHNSON
December 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Donald & Nellie Dezinski
December 19, 2020
So very sorry to hear! Thoughts & prayers for all the family & friends.
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