Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Curtis, Russell September 16, 2003
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Portland Review - Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003

Russell A. Curtis, 98, formerly of Belding and Portland, and a resident of Clark 
Retirement Community of Grand Rapids, passed away Sept. 16, 2003.

He was a member of the Portland United Methodist Church for over 50 years and was 
Past Master and life member of the Masonic Lodge. He was instrumental in starting 
the Secretary of State office in Portland and managed it for 15 years. He also 
served on the Chamber of Commerce, the School Board, Community Chest and the Board 
of Review. He also owned and operated the Curtis Auto Supply of Portland for over 35

years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruby M. (Grieve) Curtis, who 
passed away in 1984.

Surviving are his wife of 16  years, Ruth (Smith) Curtis; his children, Ruthann 
(Douglas Ward), Roger A. Curtis, five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, his 
stepchildren, Janet Wright and Richard (Dick) Smith; and nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. For those who wish, 
memorial contributions to Clark Retirement Community or Hospice of Holland Home 
would be appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the Van

Strien - Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

Additional Comments:
Age: 98
Service: September, 2993


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