Traverse City Record-Eagle

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July 20, 2012

Eric McDonald

GRAND RAPIDS — Eric McDonald Sr., 62, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, in Grand Rapids. Eric was born on March 9, 1950, in Shelbyville, the son of George and Maudeline Sprague McDonald Jr.

Eric was married to Shirley McDonald, who preceded him in death in 2006.

He worked for General Motors and retired in 2006.

Eric enjoyed hunting, fishing, jewelry work and especially his family.

Eric is survived by his children, Eric McDonald Jr., of Grand Rapids, Autumn McDonald, of Northport, Bob Sells, of Traverse City, and Steve Wonegeshik, of Suttons Bay; eight grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, James McDonald, Jonie Abella, Lorna Concle, John McDonald and Barbara McDonald.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister and two brothers.

Funeral services for Eric will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Chippewa Indian United Methodist Church, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Owen White-Pigeon and the Rev. Sam McClellan will officiate. Interment will be in Denver Township Cemetery following the services. The family will receive friends at the Chippewa Indian United Methodist church today after 2 p.m. and on Saturday until the time of services.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, the church or through www.rowleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by Rowley Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, honoring traditions, respecting change.

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