I am so sorry to hear about uncle Calvin. I just found out from my sister. If I had known I would have been at the Memorial Service. I loved uncle Calvin. I remember when I worked at Schwesers, and he worked at the clothing store, I would go and visit him at my lunch hour. My prayers and thoughts are with your family God Bless
Monday, October 6, 2014

Gaylord & Eileen et al Walraven Families:

Since only a few of you know, I need to tell you:..
Thank you Lord for Cousin Cal - who I was Thankful to see at Church in Fremont when I visited back home.. From early in my life, I have deeply appreciated being accepted as a cousin,
Gaylord, you are among the last cousins to be able to remember any of the "why".. (One of your Dad's sisters was Agnes, who married my Uncle - Clyde Howery.). His parent's Jay & Jessie Belle Howery raised me until his death in 1944 & hers in 1948. "Our" Aunt Agnes became much more than Aunt when I was 16 & went to live with them.
. Even my Grandparents & I had attended many Walraven Picnics & Family events - which also included all the sister's families - Bill & Ethel Guenther, Clyde & Agnes Howery, Clyde & Hazel, Keeler & Richard & Leona Kildee.
Just needed to say Thank You - most especially because I can not be with you later today.

Dwain.
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Monday, October 6, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We meet Calvin when we visited Bud at Arbor Manor. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sunday, October 5, 2014

I met Calvin in 1989 when I was a sophomore at Fremont High School and was waitressing at Valentino's. Calvin and I have stayed connected through Christmas cards each year since then. He was a kind, special man and I feel privileged to have kept up corresponding with him for so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sunday, October 5, 2014

Extending my sympathy to you. Cal was a great man. He was bright... enjoyed watching Jeopardy , doing newspaper puzzles, supporting Midland events, and having strong opinions. He will be missed. I mainly new him when working as the Activity Assistant at Arbor Manor the past 6 years. I would be at the funeral but am currently on vacation out of state. Thanks for sharing Cal with me. Sincerely, Judy Ilten
Sunday, October 5, 2014

So sorry to read of Cal's passing. We spent alot of time visiting. He will be missed. With sympathy, Patty-former receptionist at Arbor Manor.
Saturday, October 4, 2014