Sunday, February 19, 2006

Honor and Farewell


WILLSEA, Maurice Eugene
Gobles

Devoted husband and father, who gave of himself to so many through encouraging words, prayers and kindnesses, passed away Friday, February 10th, 2006. He was 74. Mr. Willsea was born November 7, 1931 in Gobles and resided in the area all his life. He is survived by his three children and their families, Lori (Dan) Miller, Josh, Katie, Ben, Becca, David of Churubusco, IN, John (Holly) Willsea, Wesley, Eli, Celeste, Garrett, Annika of Portland, OR, Bill (Marcie) Willsea, Matt, Beth, Amber of Kalamazoo, MI; his brother and sisters, Louie Willsea, Freida Amos of Gobles, Laurel Sherburn of Paw Paw. He was preceded in death by Ann, his wife of 44 years, and his brothers, Wes Strong, Wendell, Claude and Jim Willsea. He will be missed in this life, but the family is planning a grand reunion with him and his Saviour Jesus in the next. The family will greet friends and relatives Monday 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. at the

GOBLES CHAPEL
D.L. MILLER FUNERAL HOME
www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Covey Hill Baptist Church, of which he was an active member, with Pastor Buz Cliffe, a dear friend, officiating. Interment will follow at Alamo cemetery. The family suggests memorials to either Covey Hill Baptist Church or West Michigan Cancer Center, Kalamazoo.

Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/12/2006.
http://www.legacy.com/kalamazoo/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=16725104

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

John and Holly, I know it has been some time since we last spoke. Please know that you continue to be in our prayers during this heartbreaking time. We pray for your familys health and peace. We pray that God will continue to uplift you and comfort you.
God Bless,
Lisa & Tom