Bridges, Donald W. Donald W. Bridges, age 80 of White Cloud, formerly of Westland, passed away September 17, 2007 at his home. Don was born on February 1, 1927 in Detroit and was adopted by Robert and Marie Clara (Keene) Bridges. Don had been an automotive engineer for Detroit Diesel for many years until his retirement. Don married Mary OBrien in 1972 and she preceded him in death in 2005. Don had been a summer and weekend resident of the Goodwell Township area for the past 50 years and moved permanently to his home in Goodwell Township in 2005 where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, the Michigan outdoors and photography. He was also a fan of the Detroit Lions and enjoyed naval aviation and history surrounding naval aviation. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Don is survived by his children, Craig Bridges of Wolverine, Michigan; Denise Bills of Livonia; Kathleen OBrien of Canton, Michigan; Daniel OBrien of Ypsilanti; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Henderson of Livonia; Kimberly (Jason) Lee of Livonia; Amanda Bills of Livonia; his great grandchildren, Rylan Lee and Reyna Lee. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with Rev. Jon Fuson of the White Cloud Church of God presiding with military graveside services under the auspices of the Croton American Legion, Walter F. Howarth Post#381 at the Goodwell Township Cemetery. Friends may consider the Child and Family Services of Michigan, Inc. 2157 University Park Drive Okemos MI 48864 for memorial contributions in memory of Don. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Bridges family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Donald W. Bridges Family on-line I happened upon Don in our little town restaurant. I saw him many times sitting alone and he always talked to my daughter and myself. We bought him dinner one night with out him knowing, and to my surprise he hunted me down to thank me. Later that week we sat and talked about what he did as a young man and at this time. He was fascinating to say the least. I enjoyed his company and am sorry to see him gone but I know that he is happy to be back with his wife. See ya soon Don. Shane Sheehan Posted 10/26/07