This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DONALDSON, ALBRECHT, NAPIER, WEAVER, RIPLEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CIB.2ACI/1294 Message Board Post: DONALDSON, Robert J. Age 85 of Holland Died Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Resthaven Care Center. He retired from Upjohn Pharmaceutical after 37 years of employment and was a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force. He was a former member of the Portage Methodist Church where he participated in the choir. He was preceded in death by a son Steven Donaldson (1985) and a brother Bill Donaldson. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Iola and son Jay Donaldson of Holland 1 grandson - Paul 2 great grandchildren - Alexis and Parker Brother and sisters: Ray and Jan Donaldson of Grand Rapids Margaret and Bill Albrecht of Arlington Heights IL Josephine and Bernie Napier of Marcos Island FL Elaine Weaver of Grand Rapids Sister in law: Ione Ripley of Holland Several nephews and nieces. Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by Lakeshore Memorial Services. An on line registry book is available www.lakeshorememorial.com http://www.lakeshorememorial.com for those who cannot attend the! services. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 10/17/2004. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)