Aslakson, Walter C.

Walter C. Aslakson, age 90 of Holton, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at his home.  He was born on November 16, 1913 in Holton to Benjamin and Sophia (Sorensen) Aslakson where he has lived his entire life.  He married Myrtle I. Anderson on May 9, 1945 in White Cloud and had retired from the S.D. Warren Paper Mill in Muskegon in 1978 after 19 years of service.  He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the United States Army.  He was an active member of the Fremont Christian Church Disciples of Christ and had enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife of  58 years, Myrtle of Holton; his children, Scott (Barbara) Aslakson of Hesperia; Garth (Jeanne) Aslakson of Cadillac; Shirley (Robert) Rork of Holton; Keith Aslakson of Twin Lake; Steve (Kathy) Aslakson of New Era; Loren Aslakson of Holton; Lorna (Mike) Glassner of Holton; Brian (Robin) Aslakson of Fremont; Delos (Colleen) Aslakson of Hesperia; 18 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Hans Raymond and Eleanor Aslakson.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 13, 2003 from the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel with Rev. David Dickinson of the Fremont Christian Church Disciples of Christ presiding with interment in the Oakwood Cemetery in Holton.  Friends may consider the Fremont Christian Church Disciples of Christ Building Fund  or Hospice of Michigan, Newaygo County .   Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. www.crandellfh.com