Obituary for Donald Marvin Raymond

TIPTON Donald Raymond, age 80, of Tipton passed away Dec. 6, 2007

Donald was born April 27, 1927, in Adrian, the son of William and
Goldie (Watkins) Raymond. He was married to Juanita Richardson.
She preceded him in death in 1971. Donald was a World War II
veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Tecumseh
Products, retiring in 1987 after 40 years of service. Donald was
a lifetime member of the Tecumseh VFW. He enjoyed outdoor
activities and making people laugh. 

Donald is survived by his longtime companion, Bernice Shadley;
his children, Larry (Darlene), Garry, Vicki (George) Tripp,
Beverly, and Pam (Randy) Butler; 11 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Love; brothers, Charles
(Luana) and Carl. Besides his wife, Juanita, he was preceded in
death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Penny, brothers and
sisters. 

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007,
at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Marge
Host officiating. A private family burial will follow at Franklin
Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 3-7 p. m. Sunday, Dec.
9, 2007, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association. Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com. 

THE ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM-DECEMBER 07, 2007