Douglas Wayne Lathers, age 59, of Newaygo, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, in Howard City. Doug was born on June 26, 1960, in Hart to Nathan and Janet Louise (Bier) Lathers and married Lorry Balsley in 1979 and later married Susan Kaye Walden in 2000. Doug was a mechanic and had worked at many of the auto dealerships in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed working on old tractors, hunting, helping people, riding his Harley, and cherished his time with his grandchildren.
Doug is survived by his children, Tara (Shane) Fountain of Newaygo, Shannon (Chad) Stencel of Newaygo, Nathaniel (Randi Brown) Lathers, and Kaylee Webster; grandchildren, Paige Thompson, Luke Thompson, Conner Sutton, Kaidence Sutton, Jesse Sutton, Arabella Stencel, Willow Lathers, and Leilonna Lathers; mother, Janet (Ray) Warner; brother and sisters, Kathryn (Paul) Yutzy of Pentwater, James Lathers of Pentwater, and Sharon (Bill) Sponhauer of Hesperia; step-sister, Beth (Doug) Vanderlaan; and special friend Michelle Johnson of Howard City. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; father, Nathan Lathers; and brother, Kenneth Lathers.
Services will be held at 1 PM, on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the Crandell Funeral Home in White Cloud. There will be visitation prior to the service starting at noon. Interment will be in Croton Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses. Friends may share memories and condolences online at ww.crandellfh.com.
Visitation
White Cloud Chapel
Saturday, November 30, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1109 E Court Street
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Funeral Service
White Cloud Chapel
Saturday, November 30, 2019
1:00 PM
1109 E Court Street
White Cloud, Michigan 49349