Garland
Garland Black
Garland Black age 95 passed away quickly Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
Now he joins his wife of 57 years, Cora who preceded him in death in 2001. Surviving are his best friend of 14 years, Virginia Winn; children, Don (Clair) Black and Jerry Black; 5 grandchildren, Jody (Denise), Jeff, Chris (Kami), Derek and Dawn; 12 great-grandchildren and his youngest sibling, Vera Kershaw.
He was born March 12, 1921 and was the 6
th
of 7 children of John and Bertha (Ketchum) Black of Kalamazoo. For many years he farmed and retired at 62 from General Tool. He loved nature and stones and had carried a lucky one in his pocket and nervously polished it frequently. Gar was a cowboy at heart and loved Arizona where he visited and spent his winters for many years. A proud survivor of the Great Depression, he always lived below his means, “ate right”, walked for exercise and talked to anyone during his miles of daily journeys. Gar left 3 great legacies; live below means, devoted work ethics and convicted principles.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Contributions in memory of Gar may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
July 28, 2016 at 3:32 pm
We are so sorry for your loss of Garland. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and sympathy are with all of his family and friends. Garland was a super nice guy with a great smile. We missed having him in our neighborhood after he moved to Green Acres in Wayland but it probably was a huge relief for him to not have to worry about taking care of a yard and home anymore, even though he enjoyed making sure things were the way he wanted them in his yard. Awww. He most certainly enjoyed working out in his yard and always took time to wave and smile every time we drove by. We missed seeing him out there and his friendly wave and great smile, but we heard that he had adjusted well at the assisted living facility so that is good. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and hoping that your special and fond memories will help you through your grief. Take care now.
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The City of Plainwell
July 28, 2016 at 9:48 pm
We were sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.
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Lori, Jill and Marci Snyder
July 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prays to you and the rest of the family.
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Verlen & Judy Miller
July 29, 2016 at 8:40 am
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
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Bud DeGood
July 29, 2016 at 10:56 am
Don & Clair and Jerry
My condolences to you and your families in the loss of your father
He was a good friend for 65 years I will miss him.
Bud De Good
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Bruce and Linda Summerer
July 31, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Our condolences on the passing of your father. We were neighbor’s of your mom and dad for many years and enjoyed every contact we had with them. JUst want you to know what a wonderful father you were blessed with.
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June Kershaw
July 31, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Thinking of all of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care.
June Kershaw and family
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Shirlene & Frank Demaray
July 31, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Thinking of you in your time of loss. What a special man.
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Judith Hiemstra
August 1, 2016 at 7:21 am
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Garland coming to the Tamarack Reunions for many years.
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Mike and Sally Pritko
August 1, 2016 at 6:57 pm
Our deepest sympathy to all of Garlands family. He was a great neighbor, he will be missed.
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Mike and Sally Pritko
August 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to all of Garlands friends and family. He was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.
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Linda (Kershaw) Blowers
August 3, 2016 at 10:45 am
I will miss my uncle Garland and his Hugs My prayers are with all of you
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John Bolcato, Jr.
August 5, 2016 at 2:40 pm
I was very sorry to learn of Garland’s passing. I was his Realtor when we sold his parent’s home on north 8th St. He was a pleasure to know and to do business with- a great gentleman. In sympathy, John Bolcato, Jr. Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Mi. Portage Mi.
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Now he joins his wife of 57 years, Cora who preceded him in death in 2001. Surviving are his best friend of 14 years, Virginia Winn; children, Don (Clair) Black and Jerry Black; 5 grandchildren, Jody (Denise), Jeff, Chris (Kami), Derek and Dawn; 12 great-grandchildren and his youngest sibling, Vera Kershaw.
He was born March 12, 1921 and was the 6
th
of 7 children of John and Bertha (Ketchum) Black of Kalamazoo. For many years he farmed and retired at 62 from General Tool. He loved nature and stones and had carried a lucky one in his pocket and nervously polished it frequently. Gar was a cowboy at heart and loved Arizona where he visited and spent his winters for many years. A proud survivor of the Great Depression, he always lived below his means, “ate right”, walked for exercise and talked to anyone during his miles of daily journeys. Gar left 3 great legacies; live below means, devoted work ethics and convicted principles.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Contributions in memory of Gar may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Garland Black
Condolence Messages
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
July 28, 2016 at 3:32 pm
We are so sorry for your loss of Garland. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and sympathy are with all of his family and friends. Garland was a super nice guy with a great smile. We missed having him in our neighborhood after he moved to Green Acres in Wayland but it probably was a huge relief for him to not have to worry about taking care of a yard and home anymore, even though he enjoyed making sure things were the way he wanted them in his yard. Awww. He most certainly enjoyed working out in his yard and always took time to wave and smile every time we drove by. We missed seeing him out there and his friendly wave and great smile, but we heard that he had adjusted well at the assisted living facility so that is good. Please know that we are thinking of all of you and hoping that your special and fond memories will help you through your grief. Take care now.
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The City of Plainwell
July 28, 2016 at 9:48 pm
We were sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.
Reply
Lori, Jill and Marci Snyder
July 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prays to you and the rest of the family.
Reply
Verlen & Judy Miller
July 29, 2016 at 8:40 am
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Reply
Bud DeGood
July 29, 2016 at 10:56 am
Don & Clair and Jerry
My condolences to you and your families in the loss of your father
He was a good friend for 65 years I will miss him.
Bud De Good
Reply
Bruce and Linda Summerer
July 31, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Our condolences on the passing of your father. We were neighbor’s of your mom and dad for many years and enjoyed every contact we had with them. JUst want you to know what a wonderful father you were blessed with.
Reply
June Kershaw
July 31, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Thinking of all of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care.
June Kershaw and family
Reply
Shirlene & Frank Demaray
July 31, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Thinking of you in your time of loss. What a special man.
Reply
Judith Hiemstra
August 1, 2016 at 7:21 am
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Garland coming to the Tamarack Reunions for many years.
Reply
Mike and Sally Pritko
August 1, 2016 at 6:57 pm
Our deepest sympathy to all of Garlands family. He was a great neighbor, he will be missed.
Reply
Mike and Sally Pritko
August 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to all of Garlands friends and family. He was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed.
Reply
Linda (Kershaw) Blowers
August 3, 2016 at 10:45 am
I will miss my uncle Garland and his Hugs My prayers are with all of you
Reply
John Bolcato, Jr.
August 5, 2016 at 2:40 pm
I was very sorry to learn of Garland’s passing. I was his Realtor when we sold his parent’s home on north 8th St. He was a pleasure to know and to do business with- a great gentleman. In sympathy, John Bolcato, Jr. Associate Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Mi. Portage Mi.
Reply
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