Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cross, Robert "Bob" May 21, 2022
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday May 28, 2022

                              ROBERT CROSS

Robert cross, age 90, of Lake Odessa, MI passed away peacefully at home on 
Saturday, May 21, 2022. Bob was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and 
friend to all he met.

Bob was born on June 23, 1932, to Allen and Leah (Beland) Cross as the first of 
five children at the family farm in West Sebewa. He served his country proudly 
during the Korean War, also staying active in the honor guard with the local 
VFW. It was very important to him to honor those who did not come home.

Bob worked hard and enjoyed carpentry work, including building his own home. He 
had a big smile and was always willing to help friends and neighbors.

Married to Judith Stalter for  43 year, they built a life together at their home 
on Jordan Lake. Once Bob retired from General Motors they spent their winters in 
Fort Myers, FL for the past 25 years.

In the early years, Bob enjoyed skeet shooting, playing softball with his 
General Motors team, and snowmobiling in the winter time.He also always looked 
forward to November 15th when he enjoyed deer hunting with family and friends. 
Bob loved boating on Jordan Lake and later the Gulf of Mexico.

He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren! Being a farmer at heart, he 
took much pride in watching his grandsons, Kory and Kyle Brodbeck, in the 
fields. In Florida he loved attending dinners and dances at the club house, 
saving every dance for his beloved Judy. He also loved cruising around the park 
on his golf cart.

He stayed active, even in his later years, always finding something to do or 
someone to help out.

Bob will be dearly missed by his loving wire, Judy; his children, Jeff(Brenda) 
Cross, Jody (Patrick) Strang, Bill (Darcy) Macdonald, Bruce (Julie) MacDonald, 
Keith MacDonald, Darin (Tracey) MacDonald, Steve (Mindy) Macdonald; 16 loving 
grandchildren and 14 special great-grandchildren; brother, Dean (Maureen) Cross, 
Kendall Cross, sister, Elaine (Don) Nash; family friend, Bonnie Edsall; sister-
in-law, Joyce (Don) Hofsta; brother-in-law, Jerry (Pam) Stalter.

He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws,Bill and Mildred Stalter; 
brother, Don Cross; sister-in-law, Jeri Lou Cross and Karolyn Stalter; brother-
in-law, Robert Tucker, and granddaughter, Keisha MacDonald.

Visitation was held Thursday, May 26, 2022 until time of service at Koops 
Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery with Military Honor 
provided by the Jackson-Mutchler VFW Post 4461.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Jackson-Mutchler 
VFW Post 4461.

Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem. Lake Odessa, MI
Korean War Veteran

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