Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dryer, Harley D. 2014 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Marilyn Ransom mransom311@gmail.com June 17, 2015, 10:23 pm The Hastings Reminder, January 11, 2014 Harley D. Dryer, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Clarksville on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Harley was born February 21, 1934 in Hanover, to Allen J. and M. Evelyn Dryer. He honorably served in the US Navy from 1952-1960. He was very proud to serve on the USS Macon 132. On June 11, 1955, Harley married his dearly beloved wife, Marilyn. After milking cows for many years, Harley worked for Snyder Farm Supply. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and collecting toy tractors. In his later years, Harley could often be found driving around in his mule with his ever faithful companion, Woody. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Marilyn, he is survived by his children David (Julie) Dryer of Reading, Gary (Chris) Dryer of Portland, Dennis (Paula) Dryer of Portland, Bonnie Canfield of Clarksville, and Lee (Kim) Dryer of Clarksville; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five sisters and one brother; two sister-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Harley was predeceased by his parents; one sister and six brothers. The family would like to thank Harley’s sister, Helen Smith. A funeral service will be Saturday, January 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto, Rev. Bryan Maley officiating. Interment Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday and will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Grace Brethren Church, 13700 84th St., Alto, MI or Spectrum Health Hospice, 4500 Breton, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/d/dryer30885nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb