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Donald Bedore Obituary
Donald L. Bedore, 75, of Midland, died early Friday morning, Dec. 3, 2010, at Brittany Manor. He was born May 2, 1935, in Saginaw, son of the late Harry and Harriet (Boyer) Bedore. He attended Hemlock Schools, graduating from Hemlock High School. Don married the former Gloria Frazier on Nov. 18, 1977, in Midland. He had been a letter carrier in Midland for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, retiring from there in 1992. He enjoyed golf, polka dancing, bowling, and spending time with his family. Don served with the U.S. Army in Austria. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Surviving is his wife, Gloria; two sons, Donald Bedore of Boston, Mass., and Ed (Susan) Schultz of Midland; four daughters, Theresa (Bruce) Kource of Albright Shores, Diane (Roger) Lennox of Coleman, Gail (Gordie) Fassett of Midland, and Bonnie (Jeff) Fassett of Beaverton; five sisters, Sharon (Carl) Schultz of Hemlock, Judy (Jim) Rogers of Hemlock, Joyce Bedore of Saginaw, Jean Inman of Colorado, and Linda Falkenberg of Saginaw; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by one son, Rick Schultz, in 1993.
Funeral and committal services will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, from St. John's Lutheran Church. Pastor Matthew M. Makela will officiate, with burial in Midland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Don's family will receive friends at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., on Monday from 4-8 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. John's Lutheran Church or the charity of their choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Bedore
December 12, 2010
Diane,Theresa,Don and Gloria ...So Sorry for your loss. I'll miss Don(dad) his laugher and funny jokes. He was a great father-in-law. My Thoughts and prayers are with you always,Hugs,Lynn (Reed City,MI.)
Jamie Falkenberg-Guynn
December 9, 2010
I will always remember his smile, laugh, and those awesome eyes! I loved watching him dance, and i also loved his bbq chicken every family get together! I know youre up there golfing and loving every minute of it! Uncle Don you will be missed!
December 7, 2010
Gloria and family
My thoughts are prayers are with you all. I enjoyed the time I had with Don. God Bless!! Janet Sczepanski
Terry Andrews
December 7, 2010
Gloria, and family,
Gary and I are saddened to learn that Don has passed. He was a good grandpa to our shared grandchildren, and he will be missed. Take care, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Terry Andrews
Florida
December 6, 2010
dear diane, iam so sorry for your loss, its been a while sence the old neibor hood , but i remeber you well. love sindy laughton chagoya ] mitchell
Scott & Darlene Ferguson
December 5, 2010
Dear Gloria & Family,
Scott and I are so very sorry to hear about Don. He was such a nice man.
Please let us know if we can do anything.
Our love to you and the whole family.
Gail Bennetts
December 5, 2010
Dear Gloria, So very sorry to hear about Don. You were great neighbors to us through the years. May God give you strength in this difficult time.
Shelly Krzciok
December 4, 2010
Uncle Don was very sweet and soft spoken, I remember him being a great polka dancer, and having family picnics at their home. He also had the prettiest eyes I have ever seen, we will miss you! Shelly&Steve Krzciok and Family
Linda & Leroy Klump
December 4, 2010
Our view of Don is that he was a very kind and gentle man , A good friend and brother-in-law, Even in his last state of mind he was still very kind and gentle, We are going to miss him.
From Linda (Gloria’s sister) and Leroy Klump
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