Martin F. Traynor
Big Rapids – Martin F. Traynor, 69, of Norwich Township, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids.
He was born October 9, 1939, in Big Rapids, the son of Evan and Iva (Hiller) Traynor, and graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1958.
That same year, Martin enlisted in the United States Army, serving faithfully for 25 years. He was a much decorated veteran, including receiving the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters for injuries sustained during his tours in Vietnam.
Following his discharge, he returned to Norwich Township, where he spent time on the family farm. When not at the farm, he was a school bus driver for Pineview School from 1982 until the school closed in 1994. Martin also enjoyed woodworking and hunting in his spare time.
On October 8, 1960 he married Donna S.Wiles, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons, Evan (Kim) of Reed City, Tom (Rochelle) of Big Rapids, Dennis (Rhonda) of Big Rapids, Martin, Jr. “Spike” (Lore) of Paris; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters Ellen Shroyer and Lula “Midge” Bechtel of Big Rapids; 3 sisters-in-law, Betty Traynor and Shirley Traynor of Big Rapids, Sandy (Ronald) Mercer of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces and nephews. Martin was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Charles and his wife Amy, Leon, and Ray, a sister Anna Woolard, and a niece Sylvia Becker.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 19, 2008, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Foster Brummel officiating. Burial will be in the Hiller Cemetery in Brohman. Memorial contributions for the American Cancer Society may be left in care of the funeral home, where Martin’s family will greet friends after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. A luncheon and time for sharing will be at the Norwich Township Hall following the services on Sunday.
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miss me but let me go, for i will always be in your heart. miss mee but let me go for i am at peace beside my lord. miss me but let me go for i will be with you in heart and soul.
dont weep for i am not dead i have just went on ahead. i will save your seat beside our lord til you knock at the door. i will wait and watch you through so dont weep i am waiting for you.
my life was grand in family and friends, but now i am rewarded for the life i had. i suffer no more and feel no pain for i am at peace and need you to do the same. take comfort in knowing that i am watching over you and i am ok and need you to be the same. i know that you hurt and i know you will cry but please understand the reasons why. my love for you is forever and i will be in your hearts but find comfort in knowing that i am at peace and need you to be strong until we meet.
with all of my love and all of my memories i take pride in knowing this great man. for he was my rock and guided me along forever i will miss that man that was my dad. he filled the shoes he had with pride and love and never did he turn his back on his kids. his love was unconditional and that we all know for he will be greatly missed for all of his great things. he was a handyman, hunter, bowler, father, grandfather and a service man of our country. a great man was he and has left behind hearts heavy with sorrow. but we will cry today and become strong tommorrow. for he wanted no tears because he knew where he would end and now it is time to rejoice a great man.
to the family i hope that these will bring comfort to you knowing what kind of man you really had touch your lives. he will be greatly missed.
lots of love, RT.
You will be forever in my heart, and our memories we share will forever live. I miss you dearly. My bestfriend, My Grandpa.
Love,
Little Bitt (Brittany)