Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bignall, Edward Clifford August 27, 2013
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Greenville Daily News - Fri. Aug. 30, 2013

BELDING- Edward Clifford Bignall, 76, of Belding, formerly of Grand Rapids, 
passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, at Spectrum 
Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

He was born in Saginaw, the son of Kenneth and Rose (Griffin) Bignall, both of 
whom preceded him in death.

Ed graduated from Saranac High School, then joined the U.S. Air Force and 
served his country from 1959 to 1962. He worked in several capacities at 
Steelcase, retiring with more than 30 years of service. Ed enjoyed fishing, 
golfing and spending time visiting with family and friends. 

Ed leaves behind those to cherish his memory, which are his children, Donald 
(Lisa Wireman) Bignall of Belding, Melissa Bignall of Grand Rapids, Jacob 
Bignall and Eric Bignall both of Michigan; grandchildren, Lisa (Devin Pepper) 
Bignall, Donald "DJ" Bignall, Kevin (Angie) Seely, Kara Seely, Kyle (Ashley 
Danman) Seely and Bryce Bignall; great-grandchildren, Karissa, Abigail, Cole, 
Kayden and Izabela; several brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald.

A military honors service will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Verdun 
Family Funeral Home, 303 S. Bridge St. in Belding, with the Belding VFW Honor 
Guard officiating.

Visitation will take place an  hour prior to the service, beginning at 4 p.m.

Those planning on expression of sympathy are welcome to consider a memorial 
contribution in Edwards' memory to the benefit of family.

Private interment services will take place in Fort Custer National Cemetery in 
Augusta. 

Envelopes will be available at the service or by contacting Verdun Family 
Funeral Home in Belding or www.verdunfh.com.



Additional Comments:
Air Force - Vietnam
Fort Custer National Cemetery

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