Doyle Bancroft

Doyle Bancroft, died June 24, 2010, at the age of 84. He was born on August 29, 1925, in Clinton County, the son of Walter and Iva (Cox) Bancroft. Doyle attended the 1st Congregational Church, and participated in the Civil War Re-enactment 24th MI Infantry, was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy, and retired as a custodian from Rodney B. Wilson, he also had worked at the Standard gas station in St. Johns. He married Hilda Anderson on September 17, 1955, and she survives him.

Also surviving are their daughters, Cheryl (Duane) Haviland, Brenda (Kevin) Griggs, grandchildren, Douglas (Renae) Haviland, Rebekah (Ryan) Gilroy, Joel (Esther) Haviland and Rachel (Jimmie) Harps, great grandchildren, Dillan, Miah, Josiah, Clara, Benjamin, Bridger, Jazmine and Tori, sisters, Joyce (David) Swanson, Carol (Merle) Baese, and brother, Norman Bancroft. Preceding him in death are his parents and brother, Dale Bancroft.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010, at Osgood Funeral Home, with Pastor Ryan Gilroy officiating, burial at Lowe Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Saturday evening 6-8 p.m., and Sunday afternoon, 2-4 p.m. Contributions may be made in memory of Doyle to the family and they will choose a charity of their choice. To learn more about Doyle and view his Life Story film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/59981 .