Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sessions, Homer R. September 29, 2010
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Thurs.October 7, 2010

                               HOMER R.SESSIONS

Homer R. Sessions of DeWitt, formerly of Ionia, passed away suddenly Sept. 29, 
2010. He was born AUg. 31, 1925 in Flint, the son of LaRue Barrett and Amelia 
(Burtraw) Sessions.

He married Alice Springborg and she survives.Homer is also survived by his 
children; Janet (Lee) Metzelaar of Haslett, Dawn Penland of Colorado, and Rick 
(Sheri) Sessions of Nebraska; two grandchildren,Scott (Shelley) Sessions, Steven 
(Becky) Sessions; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Micah, Jacob, Trinity and 
Hailey; and two sisters,Alice Hile and Iva Clark.

Homer grew up on a farm in Ionia and learned early the value of hard work by his  
mother,Amelia, after his dad died when Homer was 10 years old.He served in the 
army during World War II at the age of 18, graduating from MSU and married the 
love of his, Alice Springborg, in 1949. Their family consisted of four children 
(Janet,Rick, Rob and Dawn), two grandchildren (Scott and Steven), and five 
great-grand kids.

After 30-plus moves, he ventured back to the Springborg family farm house in 
Lansing just two weeks ago and was going strong,He and his wife Alice have been 
totally dedicated to raising their famly. Homer had a very successful business 
career including executive positions at Michigan National Bank, Wickes Corp and 
Public Service Co. of Colorado, primarily in Corporate Cash management.

While officially retired in 1990, he never slowed down and really enjoyed daily 
accomplishments, big and small. He was an accomplished golfer who won two 
Saginaw C.C. Championships in 1968 and 1969. Homer's biggest and most successful 
mission in life was helping and serving family, friends, tenants and many 
others. He was active at the Applewood Methodist church in Colorado. Homer was a 
wonderful, caring, -hearted man and true patriot.

We all miss him dearly. His memory, influence and impact will live on.

Homer's family will celebrate his life with a Service of Witness to the 
Resurrection at 11 a.m. on Saturday, OCt.9, 2010 at the First Presbyterian 
Church, 510 East Ottawa St., Lansing, with Rev.Dr.Jeffrey O'Neill officiating. 
The family will receive friends for visitation from 4 to 7 p.m on Friday at 
Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes.205 E.Washington, DeWitt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to in memory of Homer to 
U of M Cancer Center, 301 East Liberty, Suite 400, Ann Arbor,MI 48104 or 
Applewood Methodist Church, 3025 Ellis St., Golden, CO.80401.

Please visit www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com to sign the guestbook for the 
family.





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