Donald Speary

Donald Richard Speary:
Dec, 21, 1931 – Oct, 29, 2022:
Donald Richard Speary Age 86 of 206 South Front St, Standish, MI 48658 passed away October 29, 2022, at Sarmaritas Senior Living to his Lord and Savior. Donald was born December 21, 1935, in Lima Ohio to the late Guy and Viola Speary whereas he resided in the Standish-Sterling area most of his life and served in the Army for several years as a Communications Tech., during which he earned a sharpshooter recognition, traveled overseas and received good conduct medal.
Donald retired from Northern Tube of Pinconning Mi in 1999 and after retiring, enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife Beverly. Donald loved traveling in Michigan, the Mackinaw Bridge, watching the Tigers play and spending time with his family. Donald was always friendly and time never mattered to him so he would stop and talk to everyone in a store, post office or where ever he seen you, he always made time to talk. He also loved donating his time to hand out food at the Free Methodist Church of America in Standish, Mi. on a monthly basis for the last 10 yrs. Donald was married to the Late Beverly Ann Manyen on August 16, 1986, at the Sterling Methodist Church where they lived for many of years and watch their children and grandchildren grow.
Donald has 2 children, 4 stepchildren, 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will truly Miss him very much including Stepdaughter Jennifer M McCabe and partner Gary Arquette of Ortonville, Mi., Daughter Patricia M. Speary-Seach of Omer, Mi., Stepdaughter Eloise A. and Timothy Cummings of Beaverton, Mi., Son Richard and Tonya Speary of Omer, Mi., Stepson Thomas H and Dawn Manyen of King City, CA and Stepson Virgil (Joe) J Manyen of Standish, MI. Grandkids Melody & Todd Miller of Midland, MI Mindy & Jim Cousineau of Bentley, MI Teryn McDonald of Standish, Mi., Samantha & Todd Helbig of Grand Rapids, Mi., Kris & Jessica Manyen of Surprise, AZ Kayla and Billy Jones of Charlotte, Mi., Matthew Seach of Omer, Mi., Aaron Speary of Omer, Mi, Ella Rae & Keith Crittenden of Owosso, Mi., Milton R. jr & Desiree McCabe of Standish, Mi., Emily Seach of Omer, Mi., Isabella Manyen of King City, CA, Bradley M, McCabe and partner Codie Little of Standish, Mi., Thomas jr & Gallialea Manyen of King City, CA, and Christian McCabe of Ortonville, Mi., Brother-in- law Brock(Butch) Reber and partner Jerry of Dallas, TX. Donald was predeceased by his Wife Beverly A. Manyen, Brothers Charles Speary, Clarence Speary, George Speary, Sister Gladys Speary-Neely, Sister-in-Law Karen Lesperance, and Brother-in-Law Lindy Lesperance.
The family would like to thank Samaritas Senior Living and the Promedica Hospice team of Saginaw for taking good care of our father, as he was truly comforted in his last days with you.
My favorite memory that I love to share with everyone is anytime we'd be at the Hospital or at the nursing home Donald always had to let everyone know about his favorite aunt that was a 7 ft tall Army Nurse on the front lines during WWII helping soldiers with injuries and when they asked to move to the rear and away from the fighting, she refused and remained in the action. Donald will always be in our hearts as a caring and wonderful man that would help anybody with anything.