MC PHERSON Richard Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Richard McPherson went with Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2011. He passed due to complications from diabetes, heart and kidney diseases. He was born to Raymond and Betty (Frahm) McPherson December 26, 1949 in Detroit, MI, and made his home in Ida, MI for the last 23 years. In his younger years he enjoyed many activities; football, baseball, fishing, woodworking, gardening, vintage autos, golf and bowling. He waited impatiently every fall for the University of Michigan and Lions football seasons. He was a loving, patient and kind grandfather who cherished his grandchildren and spent a lot of time with them. In 1999 due to health issues, he retired from Chrysler, where he worked as a BIW Engineer. Catholic all of his life, he attended St. Anthony's in Bedford. Left only to our hearts and memory are his wife of 31 years, Vickie; his 5 children, Kellie and (Dustin) Gregg, Kristina and (Artuz) Baldovino, Jason and (Andrea) McPherson, Brent and (Janine) McPherson and Mandy McPherson; and his 4 grandchildren, Kayla, Alycia, Madison and Drake; only sibling Jackie and Bill Fults; Bobby Gregg, his loyal friend and numerous friends and techs from Fresenius Dialysis Center. The family will receive visitors at Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI Thursday, September 8, from 4 until 8 PM. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 7, 2011.

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Terry Gracely

September 9, 2011

Vickie,
Its been many years since I have seen you but I wanted to let you and the girls know how sorry I am to hear about Rich. Cherish the memories of your many years together.

George Starr

September 8, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.

Troy Roeske

September 8, 2011

My heart goes out the Mcpherson family. There was great love between your family and Rich that will carry on for years.

September 7, 2011

Kris and Vickie: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Roeske

Dan Fortunato

September 7, 2011

Kris and Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He is a piece now with God. My deepest Sympathies.

Nicole Rothschild (Sniegowski)

September 7, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always have fond memories of your dad, Kriss. He was a very good man.

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