Gaylord Crowell

Gaylord Austin (Gade) Crowell, age 94, of St. Johns, MI died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Grace Haven Assisted Living.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, May 14th at 10:00 A.M., Pastor Mona Dye will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 6-8 P.M.. at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI.

Gaylord was born in Flint, MI on July 9, 1918, the son of William and Gertrude (Slayton) Crowell. He married Geraldine "Jeri" Kentfield on March 19, 1940 in Brian, OH and she died June 30, 2006 after 66 years of marriage.

Gaylord retired from Sealed Power Manufacturing as a Tool Grinder after 28 years of service. He was also a lifelong farmer and he and Jeri built Twin Oaks Golf Course and opened in the early 1970's. He was a member of Greenbush United Methodist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Richard and Norma Crowell of St. Johns, MI and Tim Crowell of McMillan, MI, one daughter, Christine and Robert Abbs of Dewitt, MI, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Gade was preceded in death by a daughter, Penny Thompson, daughter-in-law, Barbara Crowell, one granddaughter. Sandy Borie, and his ten brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be made to Greenbush United Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan

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