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April 25, 2005ObituariesLORETTA E. DANDY, 77, of Grayling, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Grayling.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 25, at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Grayling. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling. Arrangements are being handled by Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling. George H. Brown Died April 14, 2005 SALIDA, Colo. - George H. Brown, 72, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Columbine Manor Care Facility in Salida, Colo. He had Alzheimer's disease. George was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Lansing. He attended Sexton High School, where he participated in football and jazz band, two interests that remained with him throughout his life. He graduated from Michigan State University as a civil engineer in 1954. In the mid 1960s, he became a partner in the firm Graheck, Bell, Kline and Brown, also known as GBKB Architects and Engineers. His professional career saw the construction of many roads, bridges, schools and hospitals throughout Michigan. George led an active life in Traverse City. Sailing and skiing were his passions. He was a longtime member of the Grand Traverse Yacht Club, where he served as a commodore. He raced Lightnings, crewed on countless "big boat" races, including the Chicago to Mac, and was instrumental in the design of the GTYC logo. Winters found George at Mt. Holiday (Holiday Hills), where he was a member of the ski patrol. George enjoyed skiing in Michigan, Ontario and Colorado. He skied until 2001. He is survived by his daughters, Marifran Brown (John Stahly) of Manchester and Kathryn Wadsworth (George Wadsworth) of Salida, Colo.; three grandchildren, Kate Brown, William Stahly and Susan Wadsworth; his former wife, Irene Brown of Traverse City; dear friends, Helen and Edward Greene of Jackson; and his sister, Jamie Stiles of Lansing. Cremation has taken place and a family gathering will be held this summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Holiday Ski Area, 3521 Holiday Rd., Traverse City MI 49686.
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