Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cross, Donald E. February 15, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder - Sat. February 19, 2022

                           DONALD E. CROSS

Donald E. Cross, age 86, of Lake Odessa, MI. went to be with his Lord and Savior 
on February 15, 2022.

Don was born on November 12, 1935, inLake Odessa, a son of Allen J.Cross and 
Leah (Beland) Cross, the middle of five, he grew up on the family farm in 
Portland and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1954 in Lake Odessa.

Don served his country in the United States Arm, worked for the United States 
Postal Service and worked 38 years for Keeler Brass.

In his younger years enjoyed riding his Harley Davison motorcycles, 
snowmobiling, ice fishing, mushroom hunting, cutting wood, planting and growing 
his own potatoes, tomatoes and several other vegetables.

After retirement, Don spent his winters in Lake Placid, FL. He enjoyed the 
sunshine, walking, boating and many good friends. He attended memorial United 
Methodist Church in Lake Placid, Fl. as well as Lakewood United Methodist Church 
in Lake Odessa, MI. He was an active member with the VFW. He loved spending time 
with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, both in Florida and Michigan.

Don is survived by his loving companion, Bonnie Edsall, and her daughter Kim 
Edsall; his son, Brian; daughters, Lisa (Bill) Koster, Sonya (Bob) Rowe; six 
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; brothers 
Robert (Judy) Cross, Dean (Maureen) Cross, Kendall Cross; sister, Elaine (Don) 
Nash; cousins, including a special cousin and life-time friend, Ray Cross and 
many nieces and nephews.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Leah Cross, mother of his 
children, Dawn Hogan Cross Pelton; sister-in-law, Jerilou Cross, his 
brother,Kendall's special friend, Joy Boger and adoring granddaughter, Melissa 
Rowe.

In lieu of flowers, you many contribute to an organization of your choice. A 
Celebration of Life service will be planned for a later date.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

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