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December 31, 2000ObituariesAnna J. Basford, 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Lake Ann, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.She was born on March 28, 1911 in Newfield Township, the daughter of Dode and Pearl (Brickey) Homan. On April 16, 1932, in Hesperia, she married Edwin L. Basford, who preceded her in death in 1993. Anna was a homemaker and was employed by the Department of Mental Health for 20 years, retiring in 1972. She was a charter member of the Traverse City Presbyterian Church. Anna is survived by her son, Dennis (Valerie) Basford of Malibu, Calif.; her daughter, Sheila (William) Priest of Beulah; her sister, Ethel June of Columbiaville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Graveside services and burial will take place at Benzonia Township Cemetery in the spring of 2001. Memorials may be made to the Traverse City Presbyterian Church, or the Almira Historical Society. Arrangements were handled by the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home of Beulah. MANCELONA - Dale B. Montgomery, 73, of Mancelona, died Friday at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center. Dale was born on May 30, 1927, in Bellaire, the son of Leo and Ruth (Wiltse) Montgomery. On August 26, 1950, in Mancelona, he married Alice Thomas. They made their home in Mancelona. Dale served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He owned and operated the State Farm insurance agency in Mancelona for 28 years, retiring in 1987. He was a longtime Mason and Shriner. Dale enjoyed riding both motorcycles and snowmobiles. Most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Alice Montgomery of Mancelona; one son, Allen (Rhonda) Montgomery of Mancelona; one daughter, Jeanne (Randy) Brooks of Kalkaska; four grandchildren, Andrew Allen Montgomery of Central Lake, Ryan Allen Montgomery of Sarasota, Fla., Leighann Brooks of Kalkaska, and Alyssa J. Montgomery of Mancelona; two great-grandchildren, Paige M. Montgomery of Charlevoix and Ryan Steven Montgomery of Sarasota, Fla.; one brother, Kenneth R. (Gaytha) Montgomery of Boston, Mass.; one sister, Jean Applegate of Portland, Ore.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Burton K. and Floyd Leo Montgomery. The family received friends on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Funeral services will be held today, Sunday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. Pastor Mark McCool and Yousef "Yogi" Jabara, both of Antrim Church of Christ in Mancelona, will officiate. Graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona will be announced in the spring. Memorials may be given to the charities for Polio or the Parkinson Foundation, 3990 John R St., Detroit, MI 48201-9983. TRAVERSE CITY - Donald M. Orr, mostly known by family and friends as "D.O.", a Traverse City resident of many years, died in Munson Medical Center of cancer after several months of protracted and heroic efforts to conquer his illness, a battle he finally lost. He was born on February 9, 1920, in Bay City, the son of Kenneth and Ethel (Vernier) Orr, both deceased. After graduating from Fordson High School in Dearborn, Don served in the armed forces from 1941 to 1945, serving in the South Pacific. He made his permanent home in Traverse City after service. He was a teacher after completing college at Central State. He was employed as an insurance agent, and was part owner of Evans & Orr Paint Shop in Traverse City. D.O. was a pioneer in the ski and motel business in Traverse City, developing the D. Orr House Motel and Don Orr Ski Shop, which is owned and managed by his wife, Bonnie. These efforts started more than 30 years ago. As far back as anyone can remember, this avid sportsman and sailor had the wanderlust wish to sail around the world, which he accomplished in his 70s, most of the trip acting as captain, crew member and navigator all at once. At one time, he sailed alone for 27 days without seeing another person. He leaves behind his wife of many years, Bonnie; children Michael of Calif., and Patrick of Illinois; step-daughter Heidi Kruse of Arizona; sister, Marilyn Damian of Dearborn; two grandchildren; a niece and nephew, and close family friend Respati Ningsih. D.O. leaves a host of hunting buddies, friends, and family, too numerous to mention. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Mari. The family, following D.O.'s wishes, had him cremated immediately. A memorial service will take place later this summer. His ashes will be strewn over the adjacent waters he loved and sailed for most of his adult life. His family and friends wish him a Bon Voyage, smooth sailing on his trip into Eternity. Memorials may be made to Munson Hospice. Arrangements were handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Traverse City. |