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Gregory MacDonald Obituary
Gregory J.
Gregory J. MacDonald, 64 years of age, a resident of Somerset, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 27, 2013, following his journey with cancer. He was born May 8, 1949, in Lima, Ohio and graduated from Leipsic High School, Leipsic, Ohio, in 1967. He was a gifted athlete in most sports, and is particularly remembered for his ability in slow pitch softball for both the Eagles in Leipsic and church softball teams. He graduated from the University of Findlay with a degree in Accounting and while there, played football, ran track and participated in many intramural sports. After graduating from college, he began his professional career at Marathon Products in Bowling Green, Ohio and spent the next 30 years working for Whirlpool. He worked in the Findlay and Clyde, Ohio locations, Laundry Group and his last 20 years at Whirlpool's Corporate Headquarters in Benton Harbor, Michigan. With work related moves over the years, he has been active in many churches including: Leipsic UMC, The First Church of God in St. Joseph, Michigan, Fremont Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Fremont, OH, Baroda Church of God in Baroda, MI, The Chapel of the Lakes in Angola, IN and New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship in Somerset, MI, where he is currently a member. He has held many positions at the various churches, such as Youth Advisor, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Leader, Elder, and Church Treasurer. His involvement in DeColores (a non denominational Christian weekend) included: team member, board member and rector. Greg enjoyed the Whirlpool and the Brooklyn Seniors golf leagues. He also enjoyed his yearly hunting trips with family members. Greg loved his Lord and loved his family who was extremely important to him. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and a true inspiration to many.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 41 years, Kathryn (Blessing) MacDonald; son, Scott (Carly) MacDonald of Indianapolis, IN; daughter, Melanie (Christopher) Fox of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren include, Jackson MacDonald, Lincoln and Segen Fox. Also surviving is Gregory's mother, Janet MacDonald of Leipsic, OH; brother, Paul (Karen) MacDonald of Wauseon, OH, and brother, Randy (Kathy) MacDonald of Defiance, Ohio. His father, Richard MacDonald, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be at New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship, 14977 Harper Road, Somerset, Michigan, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00, Saturday, June 29, 2013. A Celebration Service will be Sunday, June 30, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at New Jerusalem Church in Somerset, Michigan, and a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2013, at Leipsic United Methodist Church at 12 Noon in Leipsic, Ohio. The family suggests that Donations may be made to Hope Lodge, 129 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Addison, Michigan. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at:
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory MacDonald
Ina Alley
June 24, 2019
Kathy I remember you and Greg and am so happy I got to know you both. Hope things are good for you prayers and hugs to you
July 4, 2013
His presence preceded him, he was a blessed man and you was too. May God Bless you and your family. Craig and Laura Furgerson
Rona Darr
July 1, 2013
Words can hardly express how deeply sorry I am to you & your family for such a great great loss. There is no doubt he is with our Lord. He was a wonderful person. It was an honor to know him. Just know Kathy my heart goes out to you & know I am praying for you. I know how much you dearly loved your husband. May God replace your heartache with beautiful memories until you meet again. God Bless,Please know so much love is sent your way. Richard & Rona Darr
Eric Gerwin
June 29, 2013
Greg will be missed. Sandi and I always enjoyed his spirit and positive outlook on life. May he smile down upon us all from Heaven. - Eric & Sandi
June 29, 2013
We too are saddened to learn of Greg's passing, but know he is in his new heavenly home. You and Greg were such an inspiration to so many. Our sincere condolences to you, Scott and Melanie and grandchildren. Arden and Thelma
Carla Romero
June 28, 2013
Dear Mrs. MacDonald, I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Elledge
June 28, 2013
What a teacher he was of christ like living, God's peace be with you and with Kathy. You are in my heart.
Barbara Elledge
June 28, 2013
What a teacher he was of christ like living, God's peace be with you and with Kathy. You are in my heart.
June 28, 2013
All our love, cares and prayers, dear friends, Ed/Bud & Gloria
Diane Lee
June 28, 2013
Kathy, old friend, I am sorry beyond words to learn today of your loss. I can't even imagine but wish I could be closer to you to offer you my hand in friendship and my deepest condolences. He is gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn Hunter
June 28, 2013
Kathy you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Greg will be greatly missed by so many. He was an outstanding person, as you both are. Sorry I can't be there to support you, as we will be traveling. I know the Lord will be faithful to carry you during this time.
Les & Norma McRae
June 28, 2013
June 28,2013
Kathy and Family, we share in your sadness during this difficult time. We admire Greg and his PMA . He definitely is a role model.He will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touch. Our prayers and Blessings.
Les and Norma McRae,Cassopolis, Mi
June 28, 2013
Kathy and family,
I worked with Greg in Clyde in the early 80's. He was a very kind man and I remember him fondly. Your family is in my prayers.
Carol Wasserman
Cindy Ditchie
June 28, 2013
Sending Love...Kathy, you and Greg are 2 of the warmest and loving, most selfless people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing...and it is with great sorrow we say goodbye (for now) to someone so special as Greg...just know that Lindsay and I carry you both in our hearts...xoxo
Eric and Julie Bame
June 28, 2013
We where honored to know Greg. He will be missed but we are blessed to know he is with the Lord now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Toni Hernandez
June 28, 2013
Rest with out father Greg and sing with the angels for us... Though I only met you and got to spend time with you during our Blessing family reunion, I remember you being pretty darn cool. My prayers are with you all.
Diane Youngstedt
June 28, 2013
Kathy, Scott and Melanie, We are so very sorry. Greg was a wonderful man whom we know the Lord is excited to have him with HIM, but it is always so hard to understand why HE wants to have such followers so early in life when they can do so much good here on earth. We are praying for comfort and God's loving arms to surround all of you during this sad time. Diane and Glenn Youngstedt
Tim and Joanie Suska
June 28, 2013
You both were great neighbors at the lake. Very sorry to hear this news of your loss.
Keith Halpin
June 28, 2013
Kathy, I am so sorry. I really wish I could have met Greg. Everything I have read, he seems to have been a awesome Husband, Father and friend. I know he is in a much better place now. I pray for you and your family. God Bless you!
June 28, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Kathy! My thoughts are with you during this time. May God bring you great peace and a renewed hope in what is to come for those that believe. In His Might Grip, Marcia Hubbs
Sandra Robards
June 28, 2013
Dear Kathy and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Greg has fought the good fight and the Lord has gathered him into his arms, whole and healthy. May all of these promises of God's love and blessings sustain you at this time and in your days ahead. Rich and Sandy Robards
John & Dee Fox
June 28, 2013
it was an honor to know you Greg,,,love and prayers to you Kathy, Scott & Melanie
Chuck and Mary Jo Baran
June 28, 2013
We are all so sorry about Greg's passing. He was such a good and kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family at this difficult time.
Charlotte & Bob Michaels
June 28, 2013
Kathy You and your family will always live in our hearts and prayers. I hold many fond memories of you and Greg when you were our special neighbors on Co. Rd. 183.
kathy aldrich
June 28, 2013
Our prayers are with you, Kathy, Scott, and Mel. Our memories will live on. God bless all of you. We were truly blessed to have walked with Greg in this life and look toward our future to join all the saints in heaven.
Debbie sliwinski
June 28, 2013
We are very sad to hear of Greg's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Greg's passing, but so thankful that he is now walking with Jesus. I am praying for the entire family. Stephany Looper
June 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Greg was such an encouragement to Corey when he was battling cancer. Now they are together in heaven. May you know the peace and comfort that only God can give.
Dale and Lou Ann Pennington
Bill and Jeanne Hancock
June 28, 2013
Bill and I have truly enjoyed getting to know Greg over the last couple of years. We were looking forward to more time with him, but it wasn't meant to be. We will miss him but we know he is celebrating alongside his Lord and Savior and we celebrate with him.
Ina Alley
June 28, 2013
Kathy and Greg I only knew you for a short time but you were both a blessing in my life. Love you both
Nancy Walker
June 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Greg was a wonderful man and a true example of how to live a Godly life. Prayers for peace to fill the gap in your heart.
June 28, 2013
Kathy and family I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. You are all in my prayers. Bonnie Cymbolin-Didion(Whitmer, Class of 1968)
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