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July 8, 2004ObituariesROBERT P. CUTTING, 77, of Torch Lake Township, died January 11, 2004, at Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Torch Lake Township. JOHN ANTHONY "TONY" FELLOWS, 72, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Munson Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Beulah. A complete obituary will appear in Friday's edition of the Record-Eagle. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. GEORGE THOMASON, 80, of Beulah, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 1 p.m., at the Benzonia Township Cemetery. The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. TRAVERSE CITY - Simon Patrick Beauford, 24, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 2, 2004, in Traverse City. Born Oct. 8, 1979, in Hopkinsville, Ky., he was to son of Greg and Paula (Gentry) Beauford. Simon and his family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas in 1980, and to Traverse City in 2002. He was a graduate of Calallen High School in Corpus Christi. Simon was the "most patriotic citizen" in the U.S.A. He loved his country and the Stars and Stripes. He could hardly pass a flag without placing his hand over his heart and would sometimes burst into singing "The National Anthem." He was a blessing to everyone, especially his family. Although he was a special-needs young man, Simon lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed everything he did and loved everyone he met. He especially loved going to air shows with his parents, John and Paula. John is a pilot and took him to numerous aeronautical events. When the Lord called him home, Simon was sitting in his front yard watching the Blue Angels practice their maneuvers for an air show at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. After finding out how much Simon love planes, the Blue Angels dedicated their July 3rd performance to him. Someone said, "to know Simon is to love him" and "once you've met him, you can't forget him." Now he is in heaven and probably asking God, "What's for supper and when do we eat?" His passing from this life is definitely earth's loss and heaven's gain. Survivors include his parents, John and Paula Helbert, of the home; Greg and Katy Beauford of Houston; brother-in-law and sister, Chris and Marissa Johnson of San Antonio, Texas; nephews, James Atticus and David Elijah Johnson; grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Powell of Ardmore, Okla. and Owen and Shirley Beauford of Katy, Texas; great-grandmother, Mattie M. Patrick of Ardmore, Okla.; great-grandma Muna of Houston; uncles, Ron Gentry and his wife, Valeri of Rockwall, Texas, Mark Gentry of Vancouver, Wash., Steve Beauford of Houston; and an aunt, Deborah Beauford of Houston; numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins; and many, many, friends, including special friends, Bob and Sil Dalrymple of Traverse City, Kandee McCain and Diane Spurlock of Corpus Christi, and Jane Misner of Missouri A celebration of the life of Simon will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at 11 a.m., at the Trinity Baptist Church, in Ardmore, Okla., with the Rev. Terry Tolbert officiating. Internment will be at the Provence Cemetery in Ardmore. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Autism Society of America, Houston Chapter, P.O. Box 2871, Houston TX 77252-2871 of any charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. TRAVERSE CITY - Lawrence A. Zolton, 86, of Traverse City, died Sunday, July 4, 2004, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City. Born October 30, 1917, in Corunna, he was the son of Joseph and Elsie (Reader) Zolton. He was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Traverse City. Lawrence worked as a construction millwright for Local 1102, out of Detroit, where he was a 50-year member. Lawrence enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting, while he previously lived on Lake Ogemaw in West Branch since 1980. On November 23, 1946, at Sacred Heart Church in Saginaw, he married Evelyn A. Juskialas, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Terilyn Zolton of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Katherine Zolton and Thomas Kingdon of Traverse City, Bethany Vairo of Lake Mary, Fla., and Scott Vairo of Couer d'Alene, Idaho; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jacqueline Vairo; four brothers, Joseph, John, Albert, and Frank Zolton; and one sister, Ann Lawrence. Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City on Friday, July 9, 2004, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Father Jerry Micketti officiating. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association or to St. Patrick Catholic Church. TRAVERSE CITY - Harold Joseph Anthony, 91, of Traverse City, died Monday, July 5, 2004, at Munson Medical Center, after having a stroke Saturday morning at an adult foster care home in Traverse City. Born Sept. 21, 1912, in Wallingford, Conn., he was the only child of the late Charlotte (Carsley) and Henry Hunkerford Northrop Ridden Anthony. On Aug. 24, 1948, in Detroit, he married Julia Baker, also known as Judy. Julia, at 71, preceded him in death on March 28, 1984. Harold lived in Detroit for many years. He worked as a brake man for the roller coaster at Edgewater Park in the early 1940's. Later, he worked at the Ford plant. Harold was a boxer in the 1930's, and trained at the Archie Sillman Gym in Detroit. At one point, his manager was Chuck Doris and he was up for the Welter weight and Middle weight titles of Michigan. There were times that he boxed on the ticket of Jack Dempsey. On the fighting card, Harold was known as "Anthony Dynamite in Both Gloves." Friends and family will remember all of his stories about Jack Dempsey, Joe Lewis, Morrie Sherman, Frankie Misco and Billy Philipps, the Marine boxing champion that never recovered from his fight and died weeks later. They will also remember all of his adventures at the Edgewater Amusement Park, the roller coaster, working as a clown in the "House that Jack Built," and Brownie, his boss. Survivors include his only child, Linda A. (John Fender) Anthony of Traverse City; three grandchildren, Eric, Selene (Jeff) Hoffman and Aaron Stauffer, all of Traverse City; four stepgrandchildren, John M. (Evelyn) of Interlochen, Lenn (Angie) and Robert (Kari) Fender, both of South Boardman, and Amy (Ronnie) Whittaker of Chino Valley, Ariz.; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday, July 9, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, also at the funeral home. Harold will be buried next to his loving wife in Oakwood Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell-Smith Funeral Home in Kingsley. TRAVERSE CITY - Lillian Harriet Morris, 96, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Bortz Health Care. Born March 9, 1908, near Pittsburgh, Lillian was the daughter of Emanuel H. and Ida M. (Wright) Saunders. She married Herbert Edward Morris on March 15, 1929, in Flint. Lillian embraced each day with joy and simplicity and loved to learn. She especially enjoyed words and their meanings. Lillian's passion was her family. She is survived by her children, Herbert Morris of Traverse City and Judith (Neal) Jenne of Amherst, Ohio; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, in 1975; and by her daughter, Ruth Eugenia Vermetten, on November 15, 1983. Private family services are planned. Burial will take place in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions, in Lillian's name, may be directed to the Scenic Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1499 Business Park Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686. The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. ANN ARBOR - Gladys Marie Blackmer, 89, died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. She was born on July 18, 1914, in Blissfield, to Cornelius and Flora (LaBounty) Wilson. Her parents died very early in Gladys' life and she was raised by her older brother, Arthur Wilson of Saline. On June 26, 1938, she married Charles DeVere Blackmer, in Clinton, and he preceded her in death in 1966. Gladys attended and graduated from Michigan Normal Teachers College, currently known as Eastern Michigan University, where she received a bachelor's and post graduate degrees in education. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years and started her career in a one-room school west of Milan. Most of her teaching was in the Lincoln School District. Mrs. Blackmer lived most recently at the Glastonbury Adult Foster Care Home, in Ann Arbor, where she spoke often of her travels around the world. She was always happiest when talking about her grandchildren and two boys. Gladys is survived by two sons, Charles W. (Tracey Wentz) of Ann Arbor and Robert (Carol) Blackmer of Traverse City, formerly of Ann Arbor; four grandchildren, Ben, who is studying at NYU as a jazz performance major along with economics and a master's degree in French studies, Eleanor, who is a foreign studies major at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Nathan, (Megan), a teacher living in Chicago, and Grant, a volunteer fireman in Traverse City. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will follow later this summer. Those desiring may make contributions, in Gladys' memory, to Arbor Hospice Residence, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
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