Douglas
Douglas Garton
Douglas Garton of Plainwell, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Doug was born November 16, 1950 in Allegan , MI the son of Earl and Marjorie (Connor) Garton. He had served in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. He lived in California for 30 years and worked as a commercial electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local. He enjoyed traveling. Doug is survived by his sisters, Gloria Wise of Portage, Colleen (Randy) Loll of Plainwell and Claudette (Christopher) Spontelli of PA ; 4 nephews and 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. Private family services are scheduled.
Those wishing may make a contribution in Doug’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans, 4809 Eastern Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.
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Frank & Nola
June 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Gloria and sister’s sorry to read of your loss. I did not know your brother, but I am sure he was as nice as all of you. And what great parents you had. My parents had many great times with them.God bless you all..
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Linda Allen
June 18, 2012 at 1:03 pm
So sorry to hear about Doug. He was a family friend for many many years……we will all miss him.
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Diane & John Glessner
June 18, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Dear Gloria, Colleen, Claudette, & families,
We are so sorry about your loss. Doug meant alot to our family and we had so many good times together growing up. We felt so touched by Doug’s visits to dad after Pete passed away and dad was so ill. Gosh, where does the time go. We will be praying for all of you and hoping God’s assurance and peace will fill your void. We are so glad he was able to spend the last of his life closer to you and get to know his nieces and nephews. Praise God!!! There will alway be a special place in our hearts for all of you. With love & hugs, Diane & John Glessner
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Wayne allen
June 19, 2012 at 8:14 pm
May Doug rest in peace. He will always be in our thoughts and memories.
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Bob & Sharon Goodrich
June 20, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Our sincere condolences. So glad to have had an opportunity to reconnect with Doug after he moved back to Michigan. We’re grateful for his service to our country and the memories of growing up together as classmates. God bless.
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Mary Shafer Adams
June 20, 2012 at 8:09 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Doug and your whole family. He has always meant alot to me – I’m sorry we didn’t keep in touch. I didn’t even know he was back in Michigan but I’m glad he was and had that time with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jim & Bonnie Hoffman
June 21, 2012 at 12:31 am
Colleen, Randy and family.We are so sorry for your loss.Have not had much contact with Doug over the years since High School.I worked with Mike Rex and Mike always had some special story about him and Doug. Doug was a very good friend and classmate during my High School years and know that he will be greatly missed. Thank you Doug for your dedicated service to our country.Sincerely, Jim Hoffman
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Jim Freeman
June 21, 2012 at 11:40 am
So sorry to hear about Doug. Although I haven’t seen him for a long time I remember sharing a lot of good times with him. God bless you all.
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Ellen Brachman Altamore
June 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Gloria, Teenie and Claudette. I’m so sorry to hear of Doug’s death. I have so many memories of teasing the heck out of him in your house on Park.
Please know that I’m thinking of you all and your families.
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Jim Hearns
June 21, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Claudie, Teenie, Gloria and families; I am sorry for the loss of your brother Doug. His passing saddens me and I will remember Doug as the good man I have known. May your friends, family, and God comfort you all and give you strength. Doug now has (and is in) the Grace of God.
Jim Hearns
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Kathie and Michael Bushey
June 22, 2012 at 11:54 am
Claudette,
Thank you for forwarding your brother’s Obituary. I know how special he was to you and your sisters. We are happy that his last years were spent in Michigan so that all of you could reconnect. We hope that only beautiful memories of him gift you with strength and give you solace.May he rest in Peace. We send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
Much love,
Kathie and Michael and family
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Marcia Spontelli-Franges
June 23, 2012 at 5:14 pm
My family sends a heartfelt message of sympathy to the Garton family. My niece and nephew, Katie and Chris, lost an uncle that they will always regard with respect and honor. As a Vietnam Veteran, Doug sacrificed years of his life serving his country in a horrific war. My brother lost a brother in law and a friend who shared laughs, movies and dinners. My sister in law, Claudette, and her sisters lost their only brother whom they surrounded with love. May all of you find peace and support as you grieve for Doug.
Sending love,
Marcia, Joe, Hannah, and Emma
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Dr. Chuck Armitage
June 25, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Gloria & Family:
Very sorry to learn of the loss of your brother.
Hope you and the family will be comforted by all the great memories of Allegan and dear friends.
My best wishes to you at this difficult time.
Chuck Armitage
Normal, Illinois
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Bill Brown
June 25, 2012 at 7:31 pm
It seems like yesterday we Graduated from High School (68) Time goes too fast. Doug was well liked and loved by all who knew him. Another BROTHER IN ARMS gone but not forgotten. He spent his time in hell(NAM) Now he rests with the LORD. My sincerest …………Bill B
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Jane Plotts Lockwood
June 27, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Teenie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. Please know that I am thinking of you and your sisters. I know that you have so many great memories.
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Those wishing may make a contribution in Doug’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans, 4809 Eastern Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.
Messages of condolence for the family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Frank & Nola
June 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Gloria and sister’s sorry to read of your loss. I did not know your brother, but I am sure he was as nice as all of you. And what great parents you had. My parents had many great times with them.God bless you all..
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Linda Allen
June 18, 2012 at 1:03 pm
So sorry to hear about Doug. He was a family friend for many many years……we will all miss him.
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Diane & John Glessner
June 18, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Dear Gloria, Colleen, Claudette, & families,
We are so sorry about your loss. Doug meant alot to our family and we had so many good times together growing up. We felt so touched by Doug’s visits to dad after Pete passed away and dad was so ill. Gosh, where does the time go. We will be praying for all of you and hoping God’s assurance and peace will fill your void. We are so glad he was able to spend the last of his life closer to you and get to know his nieces and nephews. Praise God!!! There will alway be a special place in our hearts for all of you. With love & hugs, Diane & John Glessner
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Wayne allen
June 19, 2012 at 8:14 pm
May Doug rest in peace. He will always be in our thoughts and memories.
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Bob & Sharon Goodrich
June 20, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Our sincere condolences. So glad to have had an opportunity to reconnect with Doug after he moved back to Michigan. We’re grateful for his service to our country and the memories of growing up together as classmates. God bless.
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Mary Shafer Adams
June 20, 2012 at 8:09 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Doug and your whole family. He has always meant alot to me – I’m sorry we didn’t keep in touch. I didn’t even know he was back in Michigan but I’m glad he was and had that time with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jim & Bonnie Hoffman
June 21, 2012 at 12:31 am
Colleen, Randy and family.We are so sorry for your loss.Have not had much contact with Doug over the years since High School.I worked with Mike Rex and Mike always had some special story about him and Doug. Doug was a very good friend and classmate during my High School years and know that he will be greatly missed. Thank you Doug for your dedicated service to our country.Sincerely, Jim Hoffman
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Jim Freeman
June 21, 2012 at 11:40 am
So sorry to hear about Doug. Although I haven’t seen him for a long time I remember sharing a lot of good times with him. God bless you all.
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Ellen Brachman Altamore
June 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Gloria, Teenie and Claudette. I’m so sorry to hear of Doug’s death. I have so many memories of teasing the heck out of him in your house on Park.
Please know that I’m thinking of you all and your families.
Reply
Jim Hearns
June 21, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Claudie, Teenie, Gloria and families; I am sorry for the loss of your brother Doug. His passing saddens me and I will remember Doug as the good man I have known. May your friends, family, and God comfort you all and give you strength. Doug now has (and is in) the Grace of God.
Jim Hearns
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Kathie and Michael Bushey
June 22, 2012 at 11:54 am
Claudette,
Thank you for forwarding your brother’s Obituary. I know how special he was to you and your sisters. We are happy that his last years were spent in Michigan so that all of you could reconnect. We hope that only beautiful memories of him gift you with strength and give you solace.May he rest in Peace. We send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and all of your family.
Much love,
Kathie and Michael and family
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Marcia Spontelli-Franges
June 23, 2012 at 5:14 pm
My family sends a heartfelt message of sympathy to the Garton family. My niece and nephew, Katie and Chris, lost an uncle that they will always regard with respect and honor. As a Vietnam Veteran, Doug sacrificed years of his life serving his country in a horrific war. My brother lost a brother in law and a friend who shared laughs, movies and dinners. My sister in law, Claudette, and her sisters lost their only brother whom they surrounded with love. May all of you find peace and support as you grieve for Doug.
Sending love,
Marcia, Joe, Hannah, and Emma
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Dr. Chuck Armitage
June 25, 2012 at 12:28 pm
Gloria & Family:
Very sorry to learn of the loss of your brother.
Hope you and the family will be comforted by all the great memories of Allegan and dear friends.
My best wishes to you at this difficult time.
Chuck Armitage
Normal, Illinois
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Bill Brown
June 25, 2012 at 7:31 pm
It seems like yesterday we Graduated from High School (68) Time goes too fast. Doug was well liked and loved by all who knew him. Another BROTHER IN ARMS gone but not forgotten. He spent his time in hell(NAM) Now he rests with the LORD. My sincerest …………Bill B
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Jane Plotts Lockwood
June 27, 2012 at 9:11 pm
Teenie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. Please know that I am thinking of you and your sisters. I know that you have so many great memories.
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