Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hurlbut, Dorrance Howard  February 27, 2025
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. February 8, 2025

                HURLBUT

Dorrance Howard Hurlbut, 81, of Stanton,MI passed away peacefully on February 
27, 2025 at home surrounded by overwhelming love and support of his family.

He was bon on September 4, 1943 in Detroit,MI to Oliver and Gertrude Hurlbut but 
roots were quickly established in Ionia, MI where the family moved to support 
the family business, Peschke Packing Company. Gertrude was later remarried to 
Stanley Mundt.

Dorrance attended Ionia Public Schools, where he made incredible lifelong 
friends and met the love of his life,Baraara Ann Waters at the Rose Ballroom.

They were married February 15, 1964 and honeymooned throughout New England, 
Niagara Falls and Arkport, NY; a village founded by the Hurlbut family in the 
late 1700's. The couple was gifted a stay at the Hurlburt House, which is now a 
historical landmark.They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.

This was the first of many adventures that Barb and Dorrance would take, but 
their most fond memories were made in Treasure Island & Key West.They cherished 
these experiences that left lasting memories and were discussed frequently, 
especially in his final days.

Dorrance lived life to its fullest.He enjoyed playing billiads, bowling, 
cribbage and golf. He was an immense lover of music and was often found on his 
computer looking for new tune or playing games.

He retired early from Summit Steel in Ionia, allowing hime to enjoy every moment 
he could while doing the things he enjoyed the most.He played golf every second 
he could, enjoyed numerous pontoon rides around the lake, fished the "back 
lakes" and spent time with family and friends. He will be remembered for his 
larger-than-life personality and his stories, many of which seemed like tall 
tales, but were often met with receipts or witnesses.

Dorrance is survived by his loving wife Barbara; son Stephen (Nicoe)Hurlbut of 
Ionia, daughter Cynthia(Giovanni)Guzman of Hastings; grandchildren 
Stephanie(Jeremiah)Lehman, Andrew Waterman(Ricky Hart), Jeffrey(Sonia)Hurlbut, 
Jeremy Vanduesen(Misti Yurkinas),Bradley(Kali)Hurlbut, Stephen Hurlbut; great-
grandchildren Ava, Jack, Aubrey, Blakely, Hudsyn and Baylor; sister Grethen 
(Gary) Bensinger, sister-in-law Wilma(Robert Waters) and several nieces and 
nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be  held in the Spring where family and friends can 
come together to share lots of laughs and wonderful memories.More details will 
follow at a later date.

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