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December 24, 2003ObituariesCHRISTOPHER ALLEN BURTON, 27, of Manistee, died unexpectedly on Saturday Dec. 20, 2003, in Manistee.A Celebration of Life reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Manistee Township Hall in Parkdale. Cremation will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. STEVEN DALE DENSMORE, 34, of Manistee, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, in Freesoil. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m., at the Living Waters Christian Church in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the church, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Cremation and final interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. The Oak Grove Cremation Center is serving the family. MARYROSE DRUMM, 77, of Gaylord, died Dec. 20, 2003. Arrangements are being handled by Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. JOHN HARDING, 56, of Gaylord, died Dec. 20, 2003. Arrangements are being handled by Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. FRANCES HYDE, 88, of Gaylord, died Dec. 22, 2003. Arrangements are being handled by Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. JESSIE MOLNAR, died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at Grand Traverse Pavilions. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Grand Traverse Pavilions, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by the Traverse City Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. VALERIA 'TOOTS' MOORE, 81, of Gaylord, died Dec. 20, 2003. Arrangements are being handled by Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord. SUE ANN 'SUSIE' RAUSCH, 54, of Central Lake Township, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 1 p.m., at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Arrangements by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. THEODORE E. SURPRENANT, 91, of Traverse City, died Monday evening, Dec. 22, 2003, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Record-Eagle. KATHRYN M. THORNBERRY, 91, of Maple City, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2003. Arrangements will be announced by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay. Craig M. Purvis Died December 21, 2003 TRAVERSE CITY - Craig M. Purvis, 51, a lifelong resident of Traverse City, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Munson Medical Center, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct. 8, 1952, in Traverse City, he was the son of H. Glenn and Colleen (Pierce) Purvis. On July 20, 1996, at the Purvis' summer cottage on the shore of Lake Leelanau, he married Valene M. Anderton. Craig graduated from St. Francis High School with the class of 1970, and furthered his education by attending Michigan State University, where he graduated in 1974. A man of many talents, Craig worked as a ski instructor for Boyne Mountain, was associated with Equitable Life Assurance, Shell Oil Company, and Bendicts. When Craig relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1989, he was associated with a physician group, Comp Health. He later returned to Traverse City, where he established his own successful business, The Medical Group. Craig was a health conscious person who enjoyed downhill skiing and rollerblading to keep in shape. He also enjoyed boating on Lake Leelanau, and was willing to take on any adventure. He especially looked forward to the annual 'deer camp' outing with his buddies. Craig's dream was to move out West, where he and his wife found much comfort and solace in the mountains and desert. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Valene; siblings, Cherie (Lee) Taylor of Salt Lake City, Utah, Michelle (Scott) Gordon of Glen Lake, Glenn (Richelle) Purvis of Commerce Township; Valene's children, Heather and Dave; and several cousins; nieces and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by his parents and a niece. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. James Gardiner will officiate. In remembrance of Craig, memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Howard Edward Shaffer 1921-2003 BEULAH - In the early morning hours of Dec. 22, 2003, Howard E. Shaffer stepped into eternity, ending years of pain and suffering, to begin a life of joy and peace. Howard was born on June 29, 1921, in Clarksburg, W.Va., the sixth of nine children, into the family of Howard and Della Shaffer. When Howard was at an early age, the family moved to Northern Ohio, where Howard attended school. In 1941, he volunteered for the Army Air Force, serving for four years. It was during this time that he met his life partner, Edna M. Thomas. They were wed on Jan. 7, 1943. During nearly 61 years of marriage, they were blessed with four daughters. In response to a call to the ministry he had received at an early age, Howard began making plans to attend Theological Seminary upon his discharge from the service. His dream was fulfilled when he was ordained as a Pastor, and assigned his first two Methodist churches in northeastern Michigan. Thus began a career of serving many churches, across both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, with unfaltering love and devotion. After his retirement in 1985, Howard continued serving as an assistant Pastor at The Church of God in Alpena, and wherever else he was needed. Howard never saw a stranger, especially loved babies, and was an accomplished musician. Surviving him are his beloved wife and caregiver, Edna; daughters, Victoria (Larry) Kritzell of Clyde, Ohio; Cathy Shaffer of Geneseo N.Y., Molly (Raymond) Franks of Beulah, and Sarah Earl of White Lake; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert (Iretha) Shaffer of Boyne Falls. Also to be included are the hundreds of beloved and cherished families of his numerous parishes who were so dear to his heart, including members from Hillman, Spratt, Sidnaw, L'Anse, Baraga, Zeba, and Pickford United Methodist Churches, Alpena Church of God, and his prison ministry. Rev. Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Della Shaffer; sisters, Madeline, Virginia, Helen, Georgia, Betty, and Mary; and brother, Leo. The staff and his friends at Tendercare of Traverse City were a special blessing to Howard and his family. They so lovingly cared for him during the last four years. He considered all of them his children. Calling hours are on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at 1 p.m., at the McElduff Funeral Home in Benzonia, preceding services at 2 p.m. "Well done thou good and faithful servant, your life is our inspiration, and your memory a benediction." Henry James 'Hank' McChesney Died December22, 2003 TRAVERSE CITY - Henry James 'Hank' McChesney, 81, of Traverse City, died on Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. Hank retired from the Highland Park Fire Department as Fire Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; children, Shyr Vedder of Grand Rapids, and David (Becky) McChesney of Clarkston; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Robert McChesney of Detroit. Friends may call at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home in Clarkston, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Alpena.
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