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November 20, 2002Obituaries**FLAG** Everett Theodore PetersonDied November 18, 2002 BEAR LAKE - Everett Theodore Peterson, 88, of Bear Lake, died in his sleep Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at his home. He was born June 8, 1914, in Manistee to Hans and Emma Peterson. As a young man, Everett worked sailing on the Great Lake freighters. After the United States of America entered into World War II, he was accepted into and graduated from the U.S. Maritime Service Academy in New London, Conn. Everett served his country as an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines supplying invasion gasoline, ammunition and other war materials. On his first trip across the Pacific to Australia, his ship was torpedoed and sank in less than 10 minutes. In later trips, Everett would witness such moments as the invasions of Italy and France. Because of the extremely high casualty rate suffered by the merchant marines during World War II, Everett actively participated in a letter writing campaign for extending veterans benefits to those who had served in the merchant marines. Although he never used the benefits for himself, it was a happy day for him four decades later when the federal government finally extended veterans benefits to those who had served in the merchant marines during World War II. Everett was best known as a popular tavern operator. Over the course of his life he owned the Kaleva Tavern, the Brook Night Club in Traverse City, the Mayfair Tavern in Elberta and the Bear Lake Bar. After selling the Bear Lake Bar, he opened a real estate office in Bear Lake and embarked upon a successful career selling real estate until he retired. His hobbies were gardening and fishing. Both would prove to be expensive activities. His cherry farm never came close to reaching his expectations and his Bar Lake Fishing Tackle Company, of which he was co-founder, failed. But this was a glorious failure, as Everett's design for the beautiful Kingfish ice fishing decoy of the late 1930s has made it one of the most highly sought after collectibles of the commercially manufactured ice fishing decoys. Survivors include his brothers, William Peterson of Manistee, and Walter (Muriel) Peterson of Kaleva; sons, Robert (Gretchen) Peterson of Bear Lake, and Theodore (Barbara) Peterson of Bellaire; his daughters, Marilyn "Candi" (John) Peterson Zimmerman of Westerville, Ohio, and Eileen (William) Peterson Tesch of Mesa, Ariz.; granddaughters, Tamara, Deborah and Rebecca Zimmerman and grandsons, Andrew and Edward Tesch; two great-grandsons, Tyler and Maxwell Tesch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Everett was preceded in death by his first wife, Marguerite Olson, and his second wife, Virginia Skelly, to whom he was married for 40 years; his parents; and his brothers, Leonard, Harvey "Red," and Ralph. Friends may call Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Edwards Oak Grove Funeral Home in Bear Lake. Visitation will continue Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Kenneth Lien and the Rev. John Zimmerman will be officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Township Cemetery in Kaleva following the services. Following the funeral service, a wake will be held at the Bear Lake Lions Club. The Edwards Oak Grove Funeral Home of Bear Lake is serving the family. Beryl Woodworth Died November 17, 2002 MESICK - Beryl Woodworth, 90, of Mesick, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, at the home of her daughter in Antioch Township after a short illness. She was born in Greenwood Township on June 21, 1912, the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Best) Mattison. She was married to Eugene Woodworth, who preceded her in death in 1979. Mrs. Woodworth grew up in Greenwood Township and lived many years in Antioch Township. After the death of her husband, she lived with her daughter in Grawn until they built a new home on the family homestead in Antioch Township and moved there last year. Mrs. Woodworth was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidery, baking and being with her family. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley (Ernest) Lemmon of Mesick; two grandchildren, Brian (Pam) Lemmon of Traverse City, and Gary (Eleanor Reicha) Lemmon of Traverse City; two great-grandchildren, Jessica Lemmon and Chris Dewar; and three great-great-grandchildren, Vern, Ariana and Justin Dewar. She was preceded in death by her husband and three infant sons. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at the Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton, with Pastor Roy Hewitt officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. **FLAG** William S. 'Bill' Harding Died October 6, 2002 TRAVERSE CITY - William "Bill" Harding, 70, of Traverse City, formerly of Clarkston-Lake Orion, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at St. John Hospital, Detroit. Bill was born June 13, 1932, in Detroit, the son of Vera and William Harding. He graduated from Denby High School, then attended Wayne State University where he received a degree in occupational therapy and a special education and specialist degree. He served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1954 to 1956. His professional career included positions as a special education teacher at Detroit Leland School; teacher/counselor at Osborn High School-Detroit; coordinator of the Title VI program for Oakland Schools; director of special education services for Richmond Schools; and principal of Glen Peters School of Macomb Intermediate School District. Since retiring in Traverse City, Bill served on the Peninsula Community Library Board and the board of Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan. A talented man, he enjoyed reading, and doing stained glass and pottery, but his passion was his perennial garden. He was an advanced master gardener and member of the Master Gardeners Association of Northwest Michigan, the Cherryland Garden Club and the Cherry Capital Rose Society. He was also a member of the Northern Michigan Chapter of NAIC and Cherry Capital Investment Club. Bill is survived by his wife, Theresa "Terry"; daughter, Lynn (David) Gross; loving grandchildren, Matthew, Lauren and Kenny of Grosse Pointe; son, John W. (Jacquie) Harding of St. Clair Shores; sister, Audrey (Fernando) Salas of Boswell, Okla.; his brother and sister-in-law, John Richard and Sally George and his sister and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Fred Schaafsma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a fair-minded, caring man who loved his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Traverse City, with Father Ed Emenheiser officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Peninsula Community Library or Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan. Agnes Lenore (DenHartog) Clark Died November 18, 2002 FRANKFORT - Agnes Lenore (DenHartog) Clark, 79, of Frankfort passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at The Maples. She was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Grand Rapids, to George DenHartog and Irma (Yarger) DenHartog Lysdal. Agnes graduated from Frankfort High School in 1942, and always enjoyed her class reunions. She graduated from Davenport College in Grand Rapids with a business degree. On Dec. 14, 1944, she married Erling E. Clark. Erling and Agnes owned Frankfort House of Flowers until 1962, and Frankfort Landscaping and Excavating until 1972. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Mt. Olive Chapter #347 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Frankfort. In September 1976, they moved to Inglis, Fla., where Agnes worked in the insurance business until she retired in 1985. The couple then moved to Brooksville, Fla. In September 1997, Erling Clark passed away. Agnes moved to Interlochen in March of 2000 to live with her daughter. Agnes is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Jim) Clark-Ghastin of Interlochen; grandchildren, Todd (Billie Jo) Clark and their children Samuel and Grace of Lake Ann; Daniel (Heidi) Clark of Seattle, Wash.; Robert Lints Jr. of Clarksville, Ark.; Erika (Guzinski) MacGirr and her children Nathan and Nickolas MacGirr of Honor; and Pieter Guzinski of Livonia. She was also preceded in death by her parents and stepparents, George and Kathryn DenHartog and Samuel and Irma (Yarger) Lysdal; her sister, Jane Hull in May 1997; and her son, Andrew H. Clark in June 1998. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at the Frankfort United Methodist Church Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Greg Culver officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to The Maples, or to the Alzheimer's Association. The Benzonia Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes assisted the family. Eric Robert Aites Died October 30, 2002 SEQUIM, Wash. - Eric Robert Aites, son of Capt. USCG (ret) Donald J. and Maureen E. Aites of Green Valley, Ariz., left to live with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Boyd; his maternal grandmother and grandfather; and his paternal grandfather. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in Eric's name to the National Crohn's Foundation, 386 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10016. There will be no local services. RAYMOND C. JOHNSON, 75, of Curran, who passed away Nov. 2, 2002, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, will be remembered during a luncheon which will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Mitchell Township Hall in Curran. Friends are cordially invited. The family was served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. VIOLET M. TETZLAFF, 88, of Manistee, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at West Shore Medical Center. Visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home, Manistee. Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. Burial will follow the Mass in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Herbert Funeral Home, P.C., in Manistee. |
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