Eugene Jay "Gene" Hurrell, 94, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastors Michael Cary and Robert Eickmann officiating. Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the Coldwater American Legion Post #52. For those who cannot attend, the service will be webcast on Gene's obituary page on the funeral home website.
Eugene was born September 30, 1926 to James and Olive (Luckhurst) Hurrell in Owosso, MI. As Gene was finishing his senior year at Muskegon High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 16, 1945 and served stateside during WWII. On November 19, 1949 he married Joyce Christiansen. They did not have children. Joyce preceded him in death on June 23, 2007. On August 14, 2008 he met Katharine Cary and they have been creating memories ever since. Gene moved to Coldwater in the early 1960s and built his home on Western Ave in 1971. He started his working career at Gambles before taking a position with Keebler Cookie as a traveling salesman. He was in real estate for a short time before working at SMB&T for 24 years, retiring on January 1, 1991 as a Vice President.
Gene was a man of faith and attended the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Quincy until it's closing in July of 2018. He was a life member and past president of the Coldwater Noon Exchange Club. Gene enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing, and traveling. He wintered in Ft. Myers, FL for 20 years. Gene will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Hurrell is survived by his companion of almost 13 years, Katharine "Kathy" Cary of Coldwater; his nieces Janice (David) Erts of Sturgis and Carol Schimke of Manistee; his great niece Nancy (Gary) Misner; his great nephews Matthew (Tina) Erts and Stephen (Rheta) Erts; his great, great nieces & nephews Rachel and Elise Misner, Evan, Kristin, and Ansel Erts; Kathy's children Michael (Tami) Cary and Diane Cary; grandchildren Kimberly (Trevor) Kimball, Mikayla (Alex) Dowley, and Rachel (Austin) Burkhart; great granddaughter Braelyn Kimball; Kathy's brother Ronald Love and his children Brooke (Sam) Adame and Stephanie Love; and great nieces Ava, Brenna, and Emma Adame. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Joyce Hurrell; his half-sister Betty (John) Hurrell.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastors Michael Cary and Robert Eickmann officiating. Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the Coldwater American Legion Post #52. For those who cannot attend, the service will be webcast on Gene's obituary page on the funeral home website.
Eugene was born September 30, 1926 to James and Olive (Luckhurst) Hurrell in Owosso, MI. As Gene was finishing his senior year at Muskegon High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 16, 1945 and served stateside during WWII. On November 19, 1949 he married Joyce Christiansen. They did not have children. Joyce preceded him in death on June 23, 2007. On August 14, 2008 he met Katharine Cary and they have been creating memories ever since. Gene moved to Coldwater in the early 1960s and built his home on Western Ave in 1971. He started his working career at Gambles before taking a position with Keebler Cookie as a traveling salesman. He was in real estate for a short time before working at SMB&T for 24 years, retiring on January 1, 1991 as a Vice President.
Gene was a man of faith and attended the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Quincy until it's closing in July of 2018. He was a life member and past president of the Coldwater Noon Exchange Club. Gene enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing, and traveling. He wintered in Ft. Myers, FL for 20 years. Gene will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Hurrell is survived by his companion of almost 13 years, Katharine "Kathy" Cary of Coldwater; his nieces Janice (David) Erts of Sturgis and Carol Schimke of Manistee; his great niece Nancy (Gary) Misner; his great nephews Matthew (Tina) Erts and Stephen (Rheta) Erts; his great, great nieces & nephews Rachel and Elise Misner, Evan, Kristin, and Ansel Erts; Kathy's children Michael (Tami) Cary and Diane Cary; grandchildren Kimberly (Trevor) Kimball, Mikayla (Alex) Dowley, and Rachel (Austin) Burkhart; great granddaughter Braelyn Kimball; Kathy's brother Ronald Love and his children Brooke (Sam) Adame and Stephanie Love; and great nieces Ava, Brenna, and Emma Adame. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Joyce Hurrell; his half-sister Betty (John) Hurrell.
Eugene Jay "Gene" Hurrell, 94, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastors Michael Cary and Robert Eickmann officiating. Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the Coldwater American Legion Post #52. For those who cannot attend, the service will be webcast on Gene's obituary page on the funeral home website.
Eugene was born September 30, 1926 to James and Olive (Luckhurst) Hurrell in Owosso, MI. As Gene was finishing his senior year at Muskegon High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 16, 1945 and served stateside during WWII. On November 19, 1949 he married Joyce Christiansen. They did not have children. Joyce preceded him in death on June 23, 2007. On August 14, 2008 he met Katharine Cary and they have been creating memories ever since. Gene moved to Coldwater in the early 1960s and built his home on Western Ave in 1971. He started his working career at Gambles before taking a position with Keebler Cookie as a traveling salesman. He was in real estate for a short time before working at SMB&T for 24 years, retiring on January 1, 1991 as a Vice President.
Gene was a man of faith and attended the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Quincy until it's closing in July of 2018. He was a life member and past president of the Coldwater Noon Exchange Club. Gene enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing, and traveling. He wintered in Ft. Myers, FL for 20 years. Gene will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Hurrell is survived by his companion of almost 13 years, Katharine "Kathy" Cary of Coldwater; his nieces Janice (David) Erts of Sturgis and Carol Schimke of Manistee; his great niece Nancy (Gary) Misner; his great nephews Matthew (Tina) Erts and Stephen (Rheta) Erts; his great, great nieces & nephews Rachel and Elise Misner, Evan, Kristin, and Ansel Erts; Kathy's children Michael (Tami) Cary and Diane Cary; grandchildren Kimberly (Trevor) Kimball, Mikayla (Alex) Dowley, and Rachel (Austin) Burkhart; great granddaughter Braelyn Kimball; Kathy's brother Ronald Love and his children Brooke (Sam) Adame and Stephanie Love; and great nieces Ava, Brenna, and Emma Adame. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Joyce Hurrell; his half-sister Betty (John) Hurrell.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastors Michael Cary and Robert Eickmann officiating. Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Military Honors presented by the Coldwater American Legion Post #52. For those who cannot attend, the service will be webcast on Gene's obituary page on the funeral home website.
Eugene was born September 30, 1926 to James and Olive (Luckhurst) Hurrell in Owosso, MI. As Gene was finishing his senior year at Muskegon High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army on May 16, 1945 and served stateside during WWII. On November 19, 1949 he married Joyce Christiansen. They did not have children. Joyce preceded him in death on June 23, 2007. On August 14, 2008 he met Katharine Cary and they have been creating memories ever since. Gene moved to Coldwater in the early 1960s and built his home on Western Ave in 1971. He started his working career at Gambles before taking a position with Keebler Cookie as a traveling salesman. He was in real estate for a short time before working at SMB&T for 24 years, retiring on January 1, 1991 as a Vice President.
Gene was a man of faith and attended the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Quincy until it's closing in July of 2018. He was a life member and past president of the Coldwater Noon Exchange Club. Gene enjoyed spending time playing golf, fishing, and traveling. He wintered in Ft. Myers, FL for 20 years. Gene will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Hurrell is survived by his companion of almost 13 years, Katharine "Kathy" Cary of Coldwater; his nieces Janice (David) Erts of Sturgis and Carol Schimke of Manistee; his great niece Nancy (Gary) Misner; his great nephews Matthew (Tina) Erts and Stephen (Rheta) Erts; his great, great nieces & nephews Rachel and Elise Misner, Evan, Kristin, and Ansel Erts; Kathy's children Michael (Tami) Cary and Diane Cary; grandchildren Kimberly (Trevor) Kimball, Mikayla (Alex) Dowley, and Rachel (Austin) Burkhart; great granddaughter Braelyn Kimball; Kathy's brother Ronald Love and his children Brooke (Sam) Adame and Stephanie Love; and great nieces Ava, Brenna, and Emma Adame. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Joyce Hurrell; his half-sister Betty (John) Hurrell.
Inscription
Front Side: Hurrell, Eugene J., Sept. 30 1926 - May 23 2021; B. Joyce, Dec 20 1927 - Jun 23 1007; Double rings between their names and the date Nov 19 1949 which was the date of their marriage. There is a photo of Gene & Joyce above the rings.
Back: Eugene J Hurrell PFC US Army, World War II; Sep 30 1926 - May 23 2021
Gravesite Details
The grave is in the new part of the cemetery on the south side of Hwy 12. It's right on side of the cemetery road that runs along the west part of the cemetery. The graves are on the east side of the road (no graves on the west side).
