Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Girvin, Terry Leroy February 5, 2023
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday. June 3, 2023

                                 GIRVIN

Terry Leroy Girvin, age 75, of Hubbardston, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 
2023. He was born on August 21, 1947, in Lansing, the son of Virgil and Mazie 
(Martin) Gievin. On June 14, 1969, he married the love of his life, the former 
Merrie Zaleski. Terry attended Carson City Crystal community schools and then 
Pewamo Westphalia High School, graduating with the class of 1965.

Terry served his country in the U.S.Army in Vietnam where he was wounded.He was 
a combat wounded veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart. Terry was a member of 
the American Legion Post 182 in Hubbardston and a life member of the VFW Post 
5065 in Sheridan.

Terry was an avid hunter. He enjoyed spending time on his 40 acres planting 
trees, tinkering, picking up sticks, and spending quality time with his family. 
He could always be found smoking and choking in his favorite chair while 
drinking his favorite ruby red squirt. Terry was a millwright machine 
repairman.He spent 30 years at Motor Wheel then 10 years at Electrolux where he 
retired in 2005.He built Merrie 2 homes and one was 3600 square feet before 
downsizing to a 1200 square foot home. At the time he was called Hammerin Hank!

He is survived by his loving wife, Merrie of Hubbardston; children, Robert John 
Girvin(Gina Collie) of Florida and Terry(Kourtney) Girvin Jr. of Hubbardston; 
brothers, Andy Girvin of Mason and Jeff (Mary) Girvin of Crystal; sisters, Carol 
(Bob) Rathburn of Hubbardston and Roxanne (Skip)Peiffer of Hubbardston; and 
grandchildren, Kearstyn (Craig) Meyers, Nathan Girvin (Miranda Becker), Michael 
Girvin and Connor Girvin.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents.

His favorite saying was "It is what it is Jack!"

A graveside service will be at East Plains Cemetery on June 10th, 11:00 a.m. 
with military honors.

Luncheon to follow at the Girvin residence 9457 Borden Rd.,Hubbardston,Mi 48845. 
Arrangements in care of Lake Funenal Home of Muir. Online Condolences can be 
made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com



Additional Comments:
East Plains, Cem.,
Matherton, Mich.

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