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Kenneth Gilbert Watters
Born: 6/26/2020
Died: 6/26/2020
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Community: Davison, MI
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Kenneth Gilbert Watters of Davison, age 91, died Thursday June 25, 2020 at his residence. A funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 noon Monday June 29, 2020at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 404 Dayton St. Davison. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating, private burial will follow at Flint Memorial Park. Family will receive visitors from 1-4 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Due to CDC Guidelines social distancing and limited gathering at one time, the family understands those who may or may not want to join them and they respect their decisions. Ken will lie in state from 11:00 am Monday until time of services at the church. Those desiring may make contributions in Ken’s memory to Outreach East. The family encourages those who attend the visitation and/or funeral please wear your Detroit Tigers fan gear in respect to Ken’s great love for the Tigers.
Ken was born in Flint Michigan on November 4, 1928 the son of the late Charles & Madeline (Boutin) Watters and has resided in the Davison area most of his life. He was joined in marriage to Gloria C. Vohwinkle on December 3, 1950 and she preceded him in death on October 11, 2019. Answering the call of his country Ken proudly served as a Paratrooper in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 267 and had served as Commander. He was Past President and member of Davison Kiwanis Club, and a member of the Davison Snowmobile Club. Ken was a true sports enthusiast and enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing, and was Davison’s number one fan of the Detroit Tigers. He loved traveling to Hubbard Lake as a youth and later as he raised his family, they continued this tradition which he was able to share with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are daughters: Robyn and husband Jeff Provost, and Judy and husband Dave Love. He also leaves grandchildren: Shawn Salgat, Kara (Shawn) Gatzemeyer, Cortney Provost, Rachael (Adam) Gagne, Jeff (Kristen) Love and great grandchildren: Garrett, Mackenzie, Jackson, Katelynn, Wyatt, and Parker. His surviving siblings; Jim (Janey) Watters, Barb Allen, Jane Crowder, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ralph “Butch” & Nancy Vohwinkle, and a host of extend family and friends. Ken is preceded in death by grandson Chad Provost, and brother Jack Watters. Please share your condolences at www.hansenfuneralhome.net
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6/28/2020 |
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1:00 PM |
Family will receive visitors from 1-4 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Due to CDC Guidelines social distancing and limited gathering at one time, the family understands those who may or may not want to join them and they respect their decisions. Ken will lie in state from 11:00 am Monday until time of services at the church. Those desiring may make contributions in Ken’s memory to Outreach East. The family encourages those who attend the visitation and/or funeral please wear your Detroit Tigers fan gear in respect to Ken’s great love for the Tigers.
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| Funeral Service |
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6/29/2020 |
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12:00 PM |
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Hansen Funeral Home
421 N. Main St.
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski |
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