Darwin E. Downey

Darwin E. Downey Arcadia Darwin E. Downey, age 81, of Arcadia, formerly of Haslett, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011, in Sumner. As Darwin's request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Darwin was born December 3, 1929, in Lansing, to Frank and Ruby (Bishop) Downey. He married Arlene Godfried on August 19, 1957. She preceded him in death in 1987. He had served in the US Air Force. Darwin retired from the Michigan State Police in 1979. He lived on the family farm in Haslett until he moved to Arcadia in 1991. He loved to hunt and fish full time. He is survived by a son, Harold (Cindy) Downey of Holt; 3 daughters, Ethal Downey of Lansing, Mary (Mike) DeGraw of Shepherd, Tina Downey of Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Adam (Cori) Downey of Kalamazoo, Ashley DeGraw of Shepherd; 3 great-grandchildren, Hailey, and Nicolas and Tyler Downey of Kalamazoo. Memorials may be made to the Arcadia Volunteer Fire Department, Lake St., Arcadia, MI 49613.