This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: TELFER, SPRAGUE, WEBBER, ROYER, NEWTON, PHANEUF Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22975/mb.ashx Message Board Post: TELFER, George Myron Age 84 Of Richland, MI Died Tuesday morning, June 24, 2008, at the Plainwell Pines. George was born on November 14, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI and was the son of Harry and Ruth (Sprague) Telfer. He was a lifetime area resident and had resided in Richland since 1948. George was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served his country aboard the USS New Jersey in the South Pacific Theater. He retired in 1984 as a Supervisor for Burrough's after 14 years of faithful service. George was a Founding Member of the Gull Lake Area Community Church of Richland; he was a 50-year member and Past Master of the F & AM-Richland Lodge and was a volunteer for the Richland Township Fire Department. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed hunting, reading and traveling with his wife, Pearl and he never passed-up a round of golf. On March 8, 1947 in Kalamazoo, he was united in marriage to the former, Pearl M. Webber, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2002. Surviving are two daughters, Marcia L. Royer of Alma, MI and Roxann! e S. (James) Newton of Parchment, MI; his two sons, George H. (Elizabeth) Telfer of Troy, MI and Jerry R. Telfer of Richland, MI; ten grandchildren; and by three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lynn J. Telfer on November 20, 1991; his son-in-law, I. Mark Royer; by his sister, Helen Phaneuf and his brother: Robert S. Telfer. At the request of the family, friends may call on Friday, June 27th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE Richland Chapel 9170 East D Avenue 269-629-6022 the memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 11:00 AM at the Gull Lake Area Community Church, 9292 East CD Avenue, Richland, with Rev. James D. Hill, of Richland, officiating. Memorial contributions in George's honor may be made to the Heartland Hospice Services, 8075 Creekside Drive, Suite 120, Portage, MI, 49024. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.