Fred Grant Hurst
Posted on January 13th, 2010 by Mohnke Funeral Home
Big Rapids – Fred Grant Hurst, 90, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the Grand Rapids Veterans Home.
He was born January 2, 1920, near Reed City, the son of Fred and Anna Hurst,
and graduated from Big Rapids High School. During World War II,
Fred served with the U.S. Navy. Returning to Big Rapids after his honorable discharge,
Fred worked as an electrician in the area. He worked for Bert Bennett’s Electric,
the Gambles Store, Hanchett’s Manufacturing, and Wolverine Electric in Hersey.
In 1962, he moved to Grand Rapids to work for Kalvinator (later White & White)
until retiring. Fred was preceded in death by his first wife Irene in 1947,
and his second wife Carlyn in 1989. Surviving are his son Denis of Big Rapids;
3 grandchildren, Richard and Craig Moore, and Lisa Warnicky; 7 great-grandchildren;
and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by his
daughter-in-law Anita “Bunny” Hurst in 2006. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m.,
Saturday, January 16, 2010,
at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor Mike Reigler
officiating.
Spring burial will be in the Pine Plains Cemetery. Fred’s family will
greet friends at the funeral home after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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Denny, I’m so sorry for your loss, my memories of your dad are from when i was just a kid but i do remember him coming to the house from time to time to do some electrical work for my folks. May the good Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Denny I’m so sorry for your loss, my memories of your Dad are from when I was just a kid but i do remember
him coming to the house from time to time to do some electrical work for my folks. May the Good Lord be with you in your time of sorrow.
Larry Pion
Denny, I am so sorry to hear about you fathers passing. I will always have fond memories of him.
I am sure that it is a tough time for you now, as you know things will get better. Remember that Grant is always watching down on you and keeping you and yours safe. and also with your mom and Bunny keeping them company.
God will get you thru this as he does with everything.
Love Beth Keith and Lacy
Grandpa, I am sorry about Great Grandpas passing. I wish i could be there with you. I love and miss you so much. Love Lacy and David