William H. "Bill" Henry, age 91, passed quietly at home February 25, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Anne, as well as Mickey, his beloved canine "Fat Blonde Roommate" of 11 years.
As a graduate of University of Michigan's Business School, Bill was a founding partner of Crosby and Henry Insurance. He was a former East Grand Rapids City Commissioner and also a member of the Watershed Fishing Club. He loved "Tying Flies and Telling Lies."
He was proud to have served his country in World War II as a Lt. Col. In the USAF. Bill was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Surviving are Bill's sister, Patricia (Earl) Nelson; children, Michael C. (Kathy) Henry, Martha N. (Doug) Alberts and Melissa H. (Joe) Torres; grandchildren, Shawn M. (Kent) Owen, Michael P. (Lisa) Henry, Angela and Casey Fogerty and great-grandchildren, Henry, Oscar, Brennen, Drake, Egan and Moira.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Spectrum Health Hospice or Leaves Personal Care with the family's deepest gratitude for preserving Dad's dignity. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Visitation will be until the time of service on Saturday. The family is being served by:
-Grand Rapids Press, The (MI) - Thursday, February 28, 2013
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Marriage Date 16 Nov 1942
Marriage Place Pennington, South Dakota, USA
Name William H Henry
Gender Male
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1921
Residence Date 1942
Residence Post Office Detroit, Mich.
Residence Place Wayne
Spouse Ann Irene Brooks
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Anne, as well as Mickey, his beloved canine "Fat Blonde Roommate" of 11 years.
As a graduate of University of Michigan's Business School, Bill was a founding partner of Crosby and Henry Insurance. He was a former East Grand Rapids City Commissioner and also a member of the Watershed Fishing Club. He loved "Tying Flies and Telling Lies."
He was proud to have served his country in World War II as a Lt. Col. In the USAF. Bill was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Surviving are Bill's sister, Patricia (Earl) Nelson; children, Michael C. (Kathy) Henry, Martha N. (Doug) Alberts and Melissa H. (Joe) Torres; grandchildren, Shawn M. (Kent) Owen, Michael P. (Lisa) Henry, Angela and Casey Fogerty and great-grandchildren, Henry, Oscar, Brennen, Drake, Egan and Moira.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Spectrum Health Hospice or Leaves Personal Care with the family's deepest gratitude for preserving Dad's dignity. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Visitation will be until the time of service on Saturday. The family is being served by:
-Grand Rapids Press, The (MI) - Thursday, February 28, 2013
..........................................
Marriage Date 16 Nov 1942
Marriage Place Pennington, South Dakota, USA
Name William H Henry
Gender Male
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1921
Residence Date 1942
Residence Post Office Detroit, Mich.
Residence Place Wayne
Spouse Ann Irene Brooks
William H. "Bill" Henry, age 91, passed quietly at home February 25, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Anne, as well as Mickey, his beloved canine "Fat Blonde Roommate" of 11 years.
As a graduate of University of Michigan's Business School, Bill was a founding partner of Crosby and Henry Insurance. He was a former East Grand Rapids City Commissioner and also a member of the Watershed Fishing Club. He loved "Tying Flies and Telling Lies."
He was proud to have served his country in World War II as a Lt. Col. In the USAF. Bill was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Surviving are Bill's sister, Patricia (Earl) Nelson; children, Michael C. (Kathy) Henry, Martha N. (Doug) Alberts and Melissa H. (Joe) Torres; grandchildren, Shawn M. (Kent) Owen, Michael P. (Lisa) Henry, Angela and Casey Fogerty and great-grandchildren, Henry, Oscar, Brennen, Drake, Egan and Moira.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Spectrum Health Hospice or Leaves Personal Care with the family's deepest gratitude for preserving Dad's dignity. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Visitation will be until the time of service on Saturday. The family is being served by:
-Grand Rapids Press, The (MI) - Thursday, February 28, 2013
..........................................
Marriage Date 16 Nov 1942
Marriage Place Pennington, South Dakota, USA
Name William H Henry
Gender Male
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1921
Residence Date 1942
Residence Post Office Detroit, Mich.
Residence Place Wayne
Spouse Ann Irene Brooks
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Anne, as well as Mickey, his beloved canine "Fat Blonde Roommate" of 11 years.
As a graduate of University of Michigan's Business School, Bill was a founding partner of Crosby and Henry Insurance. He was a former East Grand Rapids City Commissioner and also a member of the Watershed Fishing Club. He loved "Tying Flies and Telling Lies."
He was proud to have served his country in World War II as a Lt. Col. In the USAF. Bill was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Surviving are Bill's sister, Patricia (Earl) Nelson; children, Michael C. (Kathy) Henry, Martha N. (Doug) Alberts and Melissa H. (Joe) Torres; grandchildren, Shawn M. (Kent) Owen, Michael P. (Lisa) Henry, Angela and Casey Fogerty and great-grandchildren, Henry, Oscar, Brennen, Drake, Egan and Moira.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Spectrum Health Hospice or Leaves Personal Care with the family's deepest gratitude for preserving Dad's dignity. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the funeral home. Visitation will be until the time of service on Saturday. The family is being served by:
-Grand Rapids Press, The (MI) - Thursday, February 28, 2013
..........................................
Marriage Date 16 Nov 1942
Marriage Place Pennington, South Dakota, USA
Name William H Henry
Gender Male
Marriage Age 21
Birth Date abt 1921
Residence Date 1942
Residence Post Office Detroit, Mich.
Residence Place Wayne
Spouse Ann Irene Brooks
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