Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Spurgis, Ron 2008
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Thursday, April 10, 2008

Ron Spurgis, a remarkable human being, died Friday, April 4, 2008 unexpectedly 
in his Lake Odessa home he shared with loving wife, Lisa Spurgis and adoring 
children, Robert, Bailiegh and Dawson Spurgis.

Ron was born November 10, 1978 to John and Phyllis Spurgis and at 29 had only 
begun to live.  Ronny grew up in Lake Odessa, Mich., graduating in 1997. He 
loved his community and left only to pursue his teaching degree at Grand 
Valley State University. After graduating from college, he returned to 
Lakewood to being his career as an English teacher and was recently nominated 
to receive tenure.  Although his teaching was cut short by his unexpected 
departure, he left a resounding impact on staff and students.  He as one of 
those individuals who sincerely touched everyone he met.  He was able to have 
the best of both worlds: academically and athletically.  He spent his summers 
an autumns working hard with the football tem, while during the school day he 
left his love of reading influence his classroom to the highest degree.  His 
sense of humor, his love of life and his true commitment to excellence was 
never lost on his students and thus they worked hard for him and themselves.  
As a teacher, he will truly be missed; a hole has been created that cannot be 
filled. 

His love of education and his pride in his community did not stop at the high 
school doors…Ronny was devoted to assisted with programs at West Elementary 
and Lakewood Middle School, where his children attend.  Recently he and wife, 
Lisa, began working hard to build a successful debate program at the middle 
school—again proving his commitment to our Lakewood Schools and our 
communities.  Not only has our high school lost a great teacher, but our 
community has lost a staunch advocator.

Ron is preceded in death by grandparents Novella and Mary Whited.  Surviving 
Ron is wife Lisa Spurgis; children, Robert, Bailiegh and Dawson Spurgis of 
Lake Odessa; parents John and Phyllis Spurgis of Lake Odessa; brother and 
sister-in-law, Rob and Aubrey Spurgis of Rockford and grandparents, John and 
Margaret Spurgis of Irons.

A memorial service will be held at Lakewood High School Gymnasium on Saturday, 
April 13, 2008 at 4 p.m.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the 
family.


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