Bud M. McGuire's Obituary
Big Rapids Bud M. McGuire, 69, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009, from injuries sustained in an accident in Grant Township. He was born March 24, 1940, in Big Rapids, the son of John and Eva (VanAlstine) McGuire, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958. For several years, Bud worked for Emmons Dairy. In 1962, Bud joined the U. S. Air Force, and served as an aircraft mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1966. For nearly 20 years he worked at General Cable Co. in Cass City until returning to Big Rapids in 1983, where he had lived since. Bud was a member of the AmVets Post # 1941, as well as the Big Rapids Aerie Eagles #2535. A true family man, Bud enjoyed his time with family and friends. Surviving are his daughter, Arlene (Mike) Adkins of Cass City; his son Gerald (Tammy) of Battle Creek; 5 grandchildren, Dustin, Jay, Jeffory, Kayla, and Taylor; 3 brothers, Cecil (Linda) of Sheridan, Robert (Esther) and David (Shawn), both of Big Rapids; 4 sisters, Barbara (Russ) Fagerlie of Paris, Edna (Tom) Kroesing of Paris, Elaine Nutt of Nashville, TN, Janet (Ollie) Byrnes of Reed City; his special friend Sandy Otto of Big Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sandy. A celebration of Buds life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name may be made for the wishes of his family. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at www.mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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