Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Purdy, Robert "Bob" Gerald April 21, 2023
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday April 29, 2023

                              Robert Gerald Purdy

Robert "Bob" Gerald Purdy, age 83 of Clarksville, MI went home to be with the 
Lord Friday, April 21, 2023.

The son of Robert and Elvina (Hubbard) Purdy, he was born on December 9 1939, in 
Grand Rapids,Mi. Bob grew up in Middleville, MI and graduated from Thornapple 
Kellogg school. In his teenage years he worked for Ottos Turkey Farm and then  
went on to work for Caledonia Elevator. Bob attended Michigan State University. 
He then was employed for E.W Bliss in Hastings, then General Motors, then,Diesel 
Technology for where he retired.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim Purdy; sister,Cheryl Purdy 
niece,Kelly (Purdy) Helmus; father-in-law, Russell Aspinall; and sister-in-law, 
Judy (White) Purdy.

He left behind his loving wife of 60 years,Judy (Aspinall)Purdy; daughter, Robin 
Porter (James); son Randall Purdy (Becky); grandsons, Jamie, Jared, and little 
Eli-they were all his pride and joy! - brothers, Tom (Marlene) Purdy, Lee Purdy; 
sisters, Karen Coleman,Pat (Rodger) Modreske; mother-in-law, Ella Aspinall; and 
sister-in-law,Janet (Larry Shear) Allison, Janet Purdy; his little buddy Sonny; 
along with many other friends and family.

Bob was great at taking care of his family.They took many camping vacation trips 
together, with many memories to cherish.He liked to hunt and fish and enjoyed 
his garden.

Bob loved to tinker around and fix different things.There were very few things 
he couldn't fix.

Later in life, Bob found his Savior and is now with his Heavenly father.

Funeral services took place on Thursday,April 27, 2023, at Roth-Gert Chapel, 305 
N.Hudson, Lowell, Michigan 49331 with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Nate Gray 
officiating. Interment Bowne Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be directed to Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, 11830 
Drew rd.Alto,MI 49302.



Additional Comments:
Bowne Mennonite Cem.,
Alto,Mich.

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