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Robert S. Callis
Born: 8/14/1933
Died: 5/20/2014
Age: 80
Community: Davison, MI
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CALLIS, Robert S. - was born on August 14, 1933 in Flint, Michigan to George and Flora Callis. He graduated from Davison High School in 1951 and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Bob was stationed in Washington D.C. where he met his loving wife, Geraldine Gonyea. They began a whirlwind courtship which resulted in a June 1955 wedding, and nearly 59 years of marriage. Following his honorable discharge Bob and Gerry returned to Davison where he entered Flint Junior College in 1957 and received an associate’s degree. He continued his education at the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education in 1961. Bob later earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University in 1967.
In 1961, he began his teaching career at Pierce Elementary School in Flint. He later became Community School Director for Flint Community Schools, working predominately at Freeman Elementary. In that capacity, Bob spent many summers organizing CANUSA games. He returned to the classroom in 1967 teaching at Stewart Elementary. In 1969, Bob began his administrative career in the Carman School District. He served as an elementary school principal until his retirement from Rankin Elementary in 1988. Passing along his love and commitment to education, Bob became an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan supervising student teachers for twelve years.
Bob and Gerry purchased a Davison centennial farm in the early 80’s where Bob fulfilled his dream of being a gentleman farmer. Bob was one of the founders of the Davison Downtown Farmer’s Market and acted as Market Master for seven years. He was an active member of Davison Order of Oddfellows: Vernor Lodge #400, until his death. Bob also actively participated in the Old Newsboys and the Davison Community Foundation.
Bob’s lifetime of community involvement culminated in the expansion of the Jack Abernathy Regional Park. Over the past seven years, Bob was the driving force in the park’s development. Bob was so very proud “Lake Callis” will bear his name.
Bob is survived by wife Geraldine, sister Anne (Patrick) McAvinchey, sister Sudie Root, and brother Donald (Marion) Callis. He is also survived by daughters Lorraine Callis, Robin (Michael) Streu, and Lisa Fisher. Grandchildren Elizabeth Alger, Jacob McAvinchey, Pamela (Brandon) Morgan, Kaitlin McAvinchey, Lauren Westerby, Hannah Westerby, Sasha Dudock, Abby Streu and great-grandson, Jack Morgan.
Bob is preceded in death by infant daughter Pamela Ann, parents George and Flora Callis, and brothers George and Charles Callis.
A celebration of Robert’s life will take place at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, beginning with a visitation Thursday, May 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 and again from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 23rd, Rev. P. Thomas Wachterhauser officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lake Callis Pavilion Fund or the Oddfellows: Vernor Lodge #400.
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5/22/2014 |
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| 2-4 & 6-8 PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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5/23/2014 |
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11:00 AM |
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Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Rd
Davison, MI 48423Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. P. Thomas Wachterhauser |
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