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1951
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2021
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Lennon Bodine Obituary
Tim was born on September 12, 1951. He was one of ten children born to Lennon and Delores (Goodnough) Bodine. He married Jackie Missler Evans on July 27, 2007.
Tim graduated from Monroe Catholic Central in 1971. He worked for Ford Motor Company as an electrician for forty-two years, retiring in June 2020, first at the Milan Plant and then at Wayne Assembly.
Tim was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife: Jackie, his mother: Delores, his children: Jason (Mary) of Wisconsin, Derek (Tiffany) of Toledo, Alisha (Rob) of Ida, Dustin (Liz) of Monroe, and Whitney (Nik) Vechery of Louisville. Also his stepdaughter: Andi Evans of Dundee and stepson: Brian (Heather) Evans of Dundee, his brothers: Dean (Mary) Bodine of Monroe and Lee Bodine of Dundee, sisters: Margie (Ray) Kuehlein of Monroe, Nancy (Harry) Salenbien of Maybee, Bonnie (Don) Gildersleeve of Monroe, Dolly (Jerry) McMullen of Brighton, Lori (Doug) Brown of Temperance, Annette (Perry) Freelon of Monroe, and Peggy Heiden of Blissfield, and also thirteen grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Cremation will take place and a private burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070.
A special thank you to Hospice of Northwest Ohio for all their care and comfort. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Online guests may leave words of comfort or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.
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Randy Besier
April 23, 2021
I'm sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you. Your friend, Randy Besier- Norman Towers.
Paul Younglove
April 19, 2021
Went to school with Tim. I gave him rides home from school on my way to work at the Boron Gas Station. Didn't know he was Harry's BIL.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
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