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Gordon C. Rayner
Born: 5/12/1922
Died: 9/26/2023
Age: 101
Community: Fenton, MI
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RAYNER, Gordon C. - Of Fenton, formerly of Grand Blanc, age 101, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Provision Assisted Living in Fenton. His death was peaceful as was his life.
Visitation 1pm Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Gordon’s Celebration of Life service will be held 3pm Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
The Rev. Canon Tracie Little officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
Gordon was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 12, 1922, the son of the late Milo and Emma Rayner. He married Janet Bergquist on June 7, 1945 in Grand Blanc. Gordon graduated from Grand Blanc High School, Class of 1940.
He served as the Class President and was very athletic, particularly in football, basketball and baseball. He proudly served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Grand Blanc American Legion and the Farm Bureau. Gordon started his career as a dairy farmer in Grand Blanc in 1940. During his career as a farmer, he also did carpentry, building two homes for his family as well as constructing other homes in the Grand Blanc area. In 1968, Gordon went to work for the United States Postal Service, retiring as Grand Blanc Postmaster in 1986. Gordon was well known for his keen mind and dry sense of humor. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, square dancing, jigsaw puzzles, playing Euchre, and spending time with his family and friends. After a short illness, Gordon spent his last few days doing what he loved most, visiting with many who were close to him.
Surviving Gordon are his daughter, Vicki and husband Bob Blaske;
son, David and wife Denise Rayner;
grandchildren, Stacy (Dan) Tines, Dustin (Mehgan) Rayner;
great-grandchildren, Mason, Marshall, Austin, Ben, Rylan and Danyelle;
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, great-grandson, Brayden and siblings, Helen, Earl, Owen, Nita, Bud, Verna and Maxine.
Gordon’s family especially thanks The Medical Team Hospice and the staff at Provision Living in Fenton for all their care and support.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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9/30/2023 |
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1:00 PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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9/30/2023 |
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3:00 PM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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The Rev. Canon Tracie Little |
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