William I. "Bill" Kettlewell

William I. "Bill" Kettlewell Fort Gratiot and Grand Traverse County William I. "Bill" Kettlewell, 75, passed away on May 29, 2014 in his home in Williamsburg with his family by his side. He was born on November 19, 1938 in Croswell, son of the late Milton and Elma Kettlewell. Bill married Gayle A. Cook on October 14, 1961. He was active in a number of organizations in Michigan which included the Port Huron Elks, Croswell American Legion and a Charter Member of the Jeddo Lions Club. In Florida he was a member of Black Diamond Ranch Golf Club. His passions included numerous outdoor activities best enjoyed with family and his expansive network of friends. He was proud of serving as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army; his enjoyment of sky-diving continued after his enlistment. He was humbled to develop the Kettlewell Audubon Trail in Fort Gratiot, MI; an area which he loved and spent his successful working career. Bill was proud of his family and family proud of him. Anyone who knew Bill enjoyed his sense of humor, honesty and kind-hearted nature. Friendships he made endured a life-time. Bill and his family would like to recognize all those that have assisted through the resent difficult times, especially Jeff, Shirley, Steve & Jackie, Michelle, Stacie and Rebecca. He is survived by his wife, Gayle A. Kettlewell of Williamsburg; daughter, Robin A. Kettlewell of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Todd Heger of Williamsburg; grandsons, Guy and Dustin Heger; sister, Gale Lindke of Maumee, OH; brother and sister-in-law, Frederick and Barbara Denison of St. Marys, GA and a sister, Dorothy Spencer of Peck. Bill was preceded in death by his foster mother, Lillian M. Hill. Cremation has taken place and services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. Memorial tributes may be made to the Jeddo Lions Club, 6250 Jeddo Rd, Jeddo, MI 48032 or Munson Home Health Hospice, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684. To view obituary and share memories visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com