William
William H. Sweetland
Bill passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at Bronson Hospital.
He was born January 17, 1930 in Kalamazoo to Alba and Amy (Belle) Sweetland. Bill had attended school in Plainwell and Otsego. He loved to dance, spend time at the Vicksburg Community Center and for over 20 years enjoyed taking care of horses.
Surviving are his sister, Phyllis (Chuck) Blackburn; niece, Patricia Blackburn; nephew, Robert Blackburn; several other nieces, nephews and cousins along with his family at the adult foster care, Monique and Charlie Strong.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald of TX and Dwight of Plainwell.
Friends may visit with Bill’s family starting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Celebrant, Bill Rose officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego Township.
Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Patty Brown
August 17, 2016 at 12:09 pm
I am so sad about Bill’s passing. He was the highlight of my morning on Wednesdays for Wednesday Winners as I was a member of the Metro team that picked him up for their activities.
He was always so happy and appreciative to be out doing things
with us at the church. He loved the van ride and to be out and about during beautiful weather.
I will miss his stories of growing up and taking care of horses. He really was a sweet man to me and all the SCCS Metro Van Drivers.
He almost made it to 90! That was his goal.
He will be sorely missed by SCCS and Wednesday Winners.
Patty Brown
SCCS Metro Community Van Coordinator
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Cyndi Bremer
August 19, 2016 at 12:32 pm
I’m sorry to read about your loss. Bill lived across the street (Darwood) from my parents when I was a teenager. Numerous times each spring through fall, I would go over to the house on the front sidewalk to chat with him when he was sitting in his bedroom. We would talk about everything from A – Z. He had an amazing memory – always knew when a neighbor’s birthday was coming up. I missed our chats after they moved away. It’s wonderful he was able to work with horses, and was happy doing so. His life while on Darwood seemed lonely. May he rest in peace.
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He was born January 17, 1930 in Kalamazoo to Alba and Amy (Belle) Sweetland. Bill had attended school in Plainwell and Otsego. He loved to dance, spend time at the Vicksburg Community Center and for over 20 years enjoyed taking care of horses.
Surviving are his sister, Phyllis (Chuck) Blackburn; niece, Patricia Blackburn; nephew, Robert Blackburn; several other nieces, nephews and cousins along with his family at the adult foster care, Monique and Charlie Strong.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald of TX and Dwight of Plainwell.
Friends may visit with Bill’s family starting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Celebrant, Bill Rose officiating.
Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego Township.
Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Patty Brown
August 17, 2016 at 12:09 pm
I am so sad about Bill’s passing. He was the highlight of my morning on Wednesdays for Wednesday Winners as I was a member of the Metro team that picked him up for their activities.
He was always so happy and appreciative to be out doing things
with us at the church. He loved the van ride and to be out and about during beautiful weather.
I will miss his stories of growing up and taking care of horses. He really was a sweet man to me and all the SCCS Metro Van Drivers.
He almost made it to 90! That was his goal.
He will be sorely missed by SCCS and Wednesday Winners.
Patty Brown
SCCS Metro Community Van Coordinator
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Cyndi Bremer
August 19, 2016 at 12:32 pm
I’m sorry to read about your loss. Bill lived across the street (Darwood) from my parents when I was a teenager. Numerous times each spring through fall, I would go over to the house on the front sidewalk to chat with him when he was sitting in his bedroom. We would talk about everything from A – Z. He had an amazing memory – always knew when a neighbor’s birthday was coming up. I missed our chats after they moved away. It’s wonderful he was able to work with horses, and was happy doing so. His life while on Darwood seemed lonely. May he rest in peace.
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