Vermilyea, Joseph E.

 

Joseph E. Vermilyea, age 66 of Holton, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009 at his home following a lingering illness.  Joe was born on November 12, 1942 in Muskegon to Lester Paul and Maude May (Trowbridge) Vermilyea Sr. and graduated from Holton High School in 1961.  Joe met and later married Jacqueline Lee Rasmussen on September 5, 1964 at the Holton United Methodist Church.  Joe had worked for the Muskegon County Road Commission for 13 years and then became a self employed carpenter for the rest of his life.  Joe shared his woodworking and wood carving trade with many in the community by making wood products including gun stocks and dog sleds.  Joe most recently started wood model building and enjoyed making community of Holton in H.O. size.   Joe was an avid outdoorsman where he had been a dog sledder  and was a member of the American Mountain Men Association.  Joe was also a veteran of the United States Navy.

 

Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jackie of Holton; his children Daniel (Michelle) Vermilyea of Muskegon, currently living and working in Kuwait; Shelli Raison of Longwood, Florida; his grandchildren, Ashleigh, Megan, and Dominick Vermilyea in Kuwait; Bethany, BreeAnna and Dylan in Longwood; his “other kids”, Duane Townsend, Diane Vermilyea, Luann Decker, Jineen Vermilyea, Lester Vermilyea; his sisters, Elaine (Charles) Kiogima of Muskegon; Louise Vermilyea of Holton; Patricia (Albert) Wiegand of Twin Lake.  Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Lester Vermilyea Jr.

 

VISITATION : Monday 2-4 & 6-8 at Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.  FUNERAL MEMORIAL SERVICES : Tuesday at 1pm at the Holton United Methodist Church.  INTERMENT : Oakwood Cemetery in Holton.  MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Hospice of Michigan.  Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Vermilyea Family online at www.crandellfh.com.

 

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Jackie,
Thoughts are with you and your family at this time...
Phyllis Derks 

Posted 3/8/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Our condolence to your family from the Middle East Theater Transition Team, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. 

 

Thank you,

Anthony Cordova

T3 Supervisor

Kuwait

Posted 3/10/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Jackie, Dan and Shelli,
 
Our deepest sympathy.  We will keep you in our prayers.
 
Sincerely,
 
Scott, Tina and Elizabeth Mors

Posted 3/16/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Uncle Joe you will be missed , I can say when me and my brother were small you where are babysitter ,  And I am 52 years old and what wonderful memories I have of you ,
 For today Joe you have walked  the valley with the lord he lead you to the pearly gates and streets of gold and there Joe you are at the best family reuion ever , for today Joe you belong to the family of God , Uncle Joe we love you and will miss you but I know you are in Gods ever lasting loving arms !
                                    Ronald ,Carol ,Albert and Ron JR  Townsend
                                       Love You Uncle Joe

Posted 3/23/2009