Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....King, Theron LaVerne July 30, 2016
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Lakewood News. Aug. 2016

THERON LAVERNE KING
 Lake Odessa, MI - Theron Lavern King, of Lake Odessa, age 88 , died on 
Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Crystal Springs Assisted Living, where he received 
excellent care for the last 2 1/2 years.

Theron was born February 20, 1928 to Frederick and Elizabeth (Jarstfer) King, 
joining his 11 year old brother, Estle. Theon graduated Lake Odessa High School 
in 1945. Then joined the Navy at age 17. After returning home, he then fell in 
love with and married Roberta "Bobbie" Lapworth, and they were married on May 
14, 1949.

Theron began working for Michigan Bell Telephone Company at the age of 20. He 
started with in-home phone installations, then climbed up as a linesman on 
telephone poles, and then worked as a switchman in three area offices. He left 
all of this with hilarious joy when he retired 38 years later.

Theron did many handyman job in the commnity, and especially served neighborhood 
widows. As long as he was physically able, he enjoyed mowing neighbor' lawns and 
blowing snow from sidewalks for at least a one-block radius.

In their retirement years, Theron and Bobbie spent their winters in Florida. He 
tired his hand at whittling and woodcarving, and fishing whenever possible. They 
enjoyed reading books from the lake Odessa Library. They loved to travel, 
including to Luxembourg to visit the burial site of Theron's brother Estle, who 
died there in WW II.

In additon to Theron's parents and brother preceding him in death, his wife 
Bobbie also went on ahead on December i, 2004 and Theon has now received a rich 
welcome home in Heavn.

Theron will be dearly missed by son, Steve (Connie)King fo Severn, MD; son, 
Fred(Pat King of Grand Ledge; daughter, Karen Kind of Grand Rapids; daughter, 
Diane (Dale) Bates of Portage; son, Jim (Laurie) King of Big Rapids; 
grandchildren, John, Adelle, Abby (And Andy), Elizabeth, Gred (and Lori), Jeff 
(and Jamie), Karen (And Mike), Katie, Lauren, Angie, and Kayla (and Mike); as 
well as by many extended family members and friends. Theron was also thrilled to 
hav met and held great-grandchildren, Griffin (Jeff and Jamie) King and Claire 
(Kayla and Mike) Cousineau, in the last years.

The family received visitors Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Thursday, Aug.4, 2016 at 
Koops Funeral Chapel in lake Odessa, with the funeral service immediately 
following. Following burial with military honors, a luncheon was served at the 
Fellowship hall of central united Methodist Church, where Theron and Bobbie and 
family were members.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Theron King to Central United 
Methodist church or to friends of the lake Odessa Library. Condolence may be 
mailed to Koops funeral Chapel or left online at www.koopsfc.com

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