Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cahoon, "Fred" James Frederick May 10, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday May 18, 2024

                       CAHOON

"Fred" James Frederick Cahoon passed away May 10, 2024, a few weeks before his 
90th birthday. He was born June 4, 1934, at the family farm, Boston Twp., Ionia 
Co., MI to Maurice and Jessie (Hatch) Cahoon. When he was 5 years old his father 
passed away. His mother continued to operate the farm that had been in the 
family since 1836.

Fred as preceded in death by his parents, sister Ida in 1922, brother Robert in 
1927, a sister Anna in 1989 and brother Larry in 2012.

Fred married Jacqueline Lawrence May 11, 1957. they purchased the family farm 
and continued its operation. He passed away the day before their 67th 
anniversary.

He attended North Bell rural school and Saranac High School. He served with the 
National Guard Co.H. Ionia,MI. They enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling.He 
was a member of the Ionia Co. Genealogical First Family Society.

Fred worked for McInerneys in Grand Rapids, then Fisher Body in Lansing, 
retiring after 36 1/2 years employment.

He was very active in Free Masonry serving in Belding, Ionia, Clarksville and 
Grand Rapids. In 2023 the Order of the Purple Cross was conferred upon Fred 
which is the highest honor conferred by the York Rite college. This honor is 
conferred to those members who have distinguished themselves by service to 
humanity. He also received the York Rite Cross of Honor.

Fred served as Master Lodge #90 was past Commander of Ionia Commandery, was Past 
TIM of a Council, was the High Priest of Hooker Chapter 38, a member of the York 
Rite cross of Honor Priority #22 and York Rite College #10.

Fred is survived by his wife Jackie sister-in-law Marilyn Cahoon, brothers and 
sister-in-law Ralph and Alice Lawrence, Larry Lawrence, Gary Lawrence, Nephews; 
Joe (Mary Jane) Everett.Steve (Linda) Everett,Tim (Nancy) Cahoon, and 
Jim(Robin)Cahoon, Great-nephews & nieces, cousin and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at South Boston Bible Church, Kyser Rd.,Lowell,Mi 
at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior, Pastor Cory Malone officiating.

Interment South Boston Cemetery. A luncheon to follow at the Community 
Building.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Co. Animal 
Shelter.Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. Online condolences 
may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com


Additional Comments:
South Boston Cem.,
National Guard Co.H,
Ionia County,Mich.

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