Spurgeon, Roger Lee

Roger L. Spurgeon, age 75, of White Cloud, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at his home with his family and caretaker, daughter Heidi, by his side.  Roger was born on February 4, 1934, in Coshocton, Ohio, to Lewis and Edith (Middleton) Spurgeon and was a heavy equipment operator for Dykema Excavating in Grand Rapids for 32 years prior to his retirement in 1997.  Roger married Sandra Southard on December 17, 1982, in Napoleon, Ohio, and was a member of the White Cloud Eagles.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors.

Roger is survived by his loving wife Sandra; children, Pam (Terry) Albrecht of Newaygo, Rick Spurgeon of Walla Walla, Washington, and Heidi (Nevin) Leguire of White Cloud; mother, Edith Spurgeon of Fremont; 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Bob (Yvonne) Spurgeon of Fremont and Jim (Mary) Spurgeon of Fremont; many aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Spurgeon and granddaughter, Jamie Gillette.

Services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the White Cloud Eagles with Hospice of Michigan Chaplain- Judy Corey officiating.  In lieu of flowers friends are asked to consider the Spurgeon family.  Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com.  Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel. 

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Dear Sandy,
 
 I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know from working with Sandy that Roger was a wonderful man. Then only man I knew that would be waiting for his loving wife after every shift. Roger never gave a second though to wave anywhere or anytime. Thank you for showing us that even after being married for many years, everything is still a team effort. Thank you for showing my husband and myself that love lasts a lifetime. Sandy I would like you to know that if you ever need a shoulder to lean on or a ear to talk to I will always be here for you. We are thankful for everyday that we can wake up knowing that Roger will be looking out for us with the rest of family members awaiting our arrival. Sandy you are in our thoughts and  Prayers.
 
 
                                                                     Yours truly
                                                                    Sara Higgins and Family