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Wendell Gilroy
Born: 6/8/1940
Died: 4/13/2020
Age: 79
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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GILROY, Wendell - Age 79, died Monday, April 13, 2020 from the Coronavirus COVD19 at Ascension Hospital. He has been a resident of the Grand Blanc Regency Medical Facility for the past two years.
Wendell was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on June 8, 1940. A 1959 graduate of Sault Area Public Schools, he lettered in basketball, football, and track while in school. He also umpired slow pitch softball for 20 years in the Flint Area. Wendell served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-1967, mostly upon the USS Ranger patrolling the South China Seas as a dental tech. Upon discharge from the Navy, he spent the next 40 years working at GLC Bowling Supplies on Fenton Road in Flint with his brother Howard.
He is survived by 2 daughters. Amy (Norm) Tamkin and 2 granddaughters, Casey and Jamie all of California, Angela Gilroy of Augustine, FL; sisters, Glenda (Joe Gray) of Marquette, MI, Coralie (Jim Lamoreaux) of St. Ignace, MI; brothers, Don Gilroy of Kinross, MI and Marjorie Kohlman of Denton, NC; and several special nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Harry Gilroy, Jean Shufelt (Cecil Shufelt) and stepmother, Eva Gilroy; sisters, Delores Swosinski, Marion Woodby, Lois Toth; brothers, Howard Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, and step brother Jeff Wickman.
Graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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