Benzie County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Cardwell, William  James  Jr. 
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Cemetery:           Blaine Township
Name:               William  James  Jr. Cardwell

Date Of Photograph: July 27, 2006
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William  James  Cardwell  Jr. b. Aug. 14, 1917 - d. Mar. 4, 2004
 M SGT  US  ARMY
  WORLD  WAR  II 
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Mar. 6, 2004 - Traverse City Record Eagle - Obituary
    FRANKFORT - William James Cardwell Jr., 86, of Frankfort, formerly of 
Farmington Hills, died on Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Paul Oliver Memorial 
Hospital. Bill was born on Aug. 14, 1917, in Owosso, the son of William J. and 
Margaret (Kirkwood) Cardwell Sr. He grew up in Owosso, but was a longtime 
summer resident of Frankfort, summering with his parents and family on Lower 
Herring Lake. Bill served with the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving an 
honorable discharge. He retired from Michigan Bell as a supervisor in 1977, 
after 40 years of service.  Bill was a member of the American Legion and the 
First Congressional Church, both in Frankfort.  He had a wide variety of 
interests and hobbies and was skilled in many areas, including gardening, 
photography, music and golf. Every year, he planted vegetable and flower 
gardens at home; he and his family took great satisfaction in his work. Bill 
also provided service to the town, tending to the flowers on Main Street. An 
accomplished photographer, Bill's work demonstrated his love of nature, his 
gentle spirit and the close relationships with friends and family. He also had 
a broad interest and knowledge of poetry and literature.
Bill's love of life was rooted in his deep faith in his God, instilling a 
wonder in the world around him and the confidence to undertake any task, the 
most successful of which was being a loving, devoted father and husband.
On March 17, 1950, in Detroit, he married B. Joyce Nelson, who survives. Bill 
is also survived by his three children; William J. (Suzanne) III of Towaco, 
N.J., Karen Cardwell of Frankfort and Barbara (Bruce) Bryan of Raleigh, N.C.; 
and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Mike and 
John; and two sisters, Helen Lynch and Hazel Boehm. A service celebrating 
Bill's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2004, from the First 
Congregational Church in Frankfort, with the Rev. Dinah Haag officiating. 
Interment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions me be directed to the 
Benzie Shores District Library or Benzie County Senior Center.  The family is 
being served by the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.


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