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William "Bill" Maynard Alward
1944 - 2015
William "Bill" Maynard Alward
1944 - 2015
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BORN
1944
DIED
2015
William "Bill" Alward Obituary
He was born to Maynard and Pearl (DeVries) Alward on September 5, 1944 in Charlevoix.
On July 2, 1965 he married Sandra Jansen in Ellsworth where they lived. They owned and operated Archway Motel in Charlevoix for over ten years. Bill also worked at Freedman in Charlevoix, Lamina in Bellaire and drove bus for Charlevoix Public Schools for over twenty years. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandkids, and Poker nights in the garage with his friends.
Surviving are his wife Sandy; children Billy (Dulcie) Alward of Ellsworth and Amy (Kevin) Russell of Ellsworth; grandchildren Lexi Lambert, Katy Lambert, Tucker Alward, Layken Alward and Brenden Russell; sisters Shirley (Chester) Farrell of Ellsworth, Polly Strange of Ellsworth, Betty Alward of Grawn; brother Ray (Ruth Tessmer) Alward of East Jordan; sister-in-law Jean Alward of Ellsworth; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Maynard and Pearl Alward, sister Donna Heeres, brother Jerry Alward, and nephew Jeffrey Alward.
Friends may call at the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Alex Snider officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions the family suggests the Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Ellsworth Community School in honor of Bill's love of farming.
Arrangements were made by Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth, online at www.hastingsfuneral.com
Candice Donaldson
April 2, 2015
Words cannot express the sorrow from losing such a great man! My prayers are with you all as you work through this loss.
dianna corp, wright
April 2, 2015
so sorry for your family. Bill was so funny when he would come over to the gas station to see Bert and me. Bill telling her what she needed to do around the building out side. What a great guy.
Meg Kitson
April 1, 2015
So sorry for your family. Bill was a real nice guy who was so proud of his family. Praying that you all find comfort.
April 1, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a great man. He always had a great smile and was so kind. He will be missed. Praying for all of you today as you say your goodbyes and remember the great memories of the times you all spent together. May God be with you to comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our love to you all The Sutton family. Herschell, Angie, Allie and Herschell
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Whitney Heeres
March 31, 2015
I have nothing, but good memories of my great Uncle. He will be so missed in my family.
Lisa Dawson
March 31, 2015
Alward Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I always enjoyed him. I'm sorry for your loss.
Carrie Lorenz
March 31, 2015
To Sandy, Bill, Amy and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an exceptional man who loved his family beyond measure. My deepest sympathies.
Vangie Doctor/DeVrou/Willie
March 30, 2015
Our heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
He was always a great friend and a tease in school and out. We will definitely miss him at our next class reunion.
Our prayers and love are with the family. He will missed greatly by all.
Larry and Carolyn Brock
March 30, 2015
So very sorry for your loss..we send our deepest sympathy and love to the family..I know he will be missed greatly...
Bobbie (Donaldson) Kennedy
March 30, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort for your family.
Keith DeYoung
March 30, 2015
The fishing trips with uncle Bill will always be a cherished memory. My heart goes out to you Sandy, Billy and Amy.
March 30, 2015
Amy, Katy, Lexie and Polly:
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. It is painful to loose someone you love so much.
Lynn Aldrich Spearing
Paul&Mary Hoffman
March 30, 2015
To my dear friend Sandy I am so sorry for you'rs and Amy and Billys loss. Lot's of Prayers and I send my Love. You'r Friends Paul & Mary Hoffman
Elton & Deb Veenstra
March 30, 2015
Sandy, Billy, Amy and family,
We are sorry for your loss. So grateful to have known Bill.
Maxine Kayner
March 29, 2015
Sandy,Amy,Billy & family;
So sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts & prayers.
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