George G. McCann

George G. McCann, age 82 of Fremont, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont following a short illness. George was born on April 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Daniel and Grace (Spiers) McCann and later moved to the Fremont area in 1948. George met and later married Harriet June Betten on December 15, 1951 in Fremont. George learned his profession as a meat cutter from his father-in-law, John Betten, who owned a slaughterhouse outside of Fremont for many years. George later worked for a short time at Continental Motors in Muskegon until he started work as a meat cutter at Valu-Land Grocery in Fremont where he worked for many years until his retirement in 1985. He has been a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555 since 1975; a member of the Fraternal Order of Police since 1976; and member of the American Legion. Throughout his life, George enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping, flying model RC airplanes and most recently watching sports on television. George was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he served in the United States Army.

George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Harriet of Fremont; his children, Gail (Mark) Warnement of Fremont; Guy (Dawn) McCann of Holland; Jon (Thana) McCann of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Elizabeth McCann; Ashley Westbrook; Chad Petersen; Chelsa (Matt) Brandsen; his great grandchildren, Gabriella Westbrook; Amber Petersen; Tyler Brandsen; his sisters, Grace O’Neil of Florida; Evelyn Pyne of Florida; several nieces and nephews; many special friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers; Margaret Reineke, Magdeline Grabill, Daniel McCann, Bernice McCann, Charles McCann, Henry McCann.

VISITATION : Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Tuesday at 11am at the Fremont United Methodist Church with Rev. Carolin Spragg presiding. INTERMENT : Maple Grove Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Stephen F. Wessling Observatory, affiliated with the Newaygo Conservation District. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the McCann Family online at www.crandellfh.com.

Dear Harriet (Aunt Harriet to us kids!)

We are so sorry to hear of George’s passing. Wow, 57 years of marriage…that is amazing.

I really appreciate you calling to share the news, even though sad for you. We are so comforted to hear you are at peace with this.

We pray for your continued peace and comfort as the days pass by. We know you will miss George as will Gail and the rest of your family. Our father spoke very highly of him many times. What a gentle man with such a great love for family.

Please know that we appreciate how you helped our father “raise” us. We know you took good care of George and we are now counting on you to take especially good care of yourself.

All of our love and prayers,

The Kent kids (Karla , Kenny, and Kevin)

Posted 11/21/2008

Condolences to your family in these sad times, Jim Pratt,Gwen Goins-Pratt, and our families. Our prayers are with you.

Posted 11/21/2008

To George's Family:

We are sorry about George's death. He and Arnold were members of the former Methodist Men's Club and worked together in the church. George was always so friendly.

Arnold and Mildred Woodring

Posted 11/22/2008

Gail,

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hal and Cris Hoppa

Posted 11/22/2008

Harriet:

We were so sorry to hear about George's passing. We were lucky to have shared time with you and your family through our friendship with Dawn and Guy. We always enjoyed our time together and especially enjoyed witnessing the love you had for eachother as a couple, and your sense of family. May you each find comfort in the days ahead as you remember George and what a special man he was.

Take care,

Dave and Cindy Driver

Posted 11/23/2008

Dear Harriet:

I was so sorry to learn from Karla that George had passed. You two had a great and long marriage. I pray for your strength and good health. And I also want to echo Karla’s remarks about you helping our dad raise us Kent kids. You were always there to help us when we stopped in to ask dad something. Thanks for all that you did. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

Kevin Kent

Posted 11/23/2008

Dear Harriet, Gail, Guy and John,

I have known George for a lot of years and he was always a warm, friendly person. I know that you will miss him greatly, but always cherish the memories. They are priceless.

Lots of thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Judie

Judith Reineke

Posted 11/24/2008

Dear Gail:

I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. It was one year ago Nov 3rd
when we put mom in her final resting place along side of dad. Please
know this is a hard time for all but the memories you carry in your
heart will always be there to help you along the road of life. I feel I
have two guardian angels watching over me now. Be strong and take care
of yourself too.

Sharon Parker
Jackson County Conservation District
Executive Director

Posted 11/24/2008

Harriet and Family,

I was so very sorry to learn of George’s passing and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.

Judy (Stratton) Nadeau-Zerr

Posted 11/24/2008