Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Horrocks, Jerald 2014
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Wednesday, April 23, 2014


Jerald Horrocks, born May 11, 1922 passed away April 21 at his home on the farm 
with family by his side. 

Jerald was fortunate to live a long and happy life.  A life in which he 
witnessed the world change in dramatic ways.  From a time where he rode a pony 
to school, and walked behind a horse and plow with bare feet, to a day and age 
where everyone carries a computer in their pocket.  

Jerald met Patricia in 1944. Six months later they were married and they never 
looked back. They worked together every day for 68 years, an incredible 
partnership that created a beautiful family and a successful business.  Being 
inactive was never an option, he had decided early on they were going to have a 
fruitful and happy life.  

Jerald was a pioneer of the Lansing business community, the founder of Horrocks 
Farm Market.  He was known to be fair-minded, kind, and generous.  He always 
had kind words for friends and strangers alike.  A natural innovator, he 
pioneered many farming and retail techniques.  His life's work was to ensure 
the future of his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.  
That's the most anyone can hope to accomplish.  Jerald was a well-rounded man, 
accomplished musician, expert golfer, and avid fisherman.   He loved and 
greatly appreciated the people he worked with and the community he served.  

He will be survived by his family who he loved so unconditionally and 
completely: His wife Patricia Horrocks; three sons Kim (Ana) Horrocks, Scott 
Horrocks, Kirk (Kay) Horrocks; grandchildren, Brandon (Alison) Horrocks, Autumn 
Horrocks (Ryan Trierweiler), Abby Horrocks, Adam (Mallory) Horrocks; great 
grandchildren, Jack and Jane Horrocks, Emily Horrocks, Easton and Everett 
Stevens, Ocean Horrocks Trierweiler and Hunter Horrocks.  

All are welcome for a visitation at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia from noon to 
4 p.m. on Thursday.  In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to 
the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. 


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