1932
Clarence
2008
Clarence J. Bump
February 19, 1932 — January 28, 2008
BUMP, Clarence J.
Kalamazoo Mr. Bump passed away Monday morning, January 28, 2008 at Borgess-PIPP Hospital in Plainwell. He was born February 19, 1932 in Hastings, one of three children to the late Clarence and Myrtle Cheeseman Bump. Clarence was employed by General Motors Co. for over 25 years until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking, and was a great fan of the Kalamazoo K-Wings and Detroit Red Wings Hockey. On August 19, 1955, Clarence was united in marriage to Wilma Service in Hastings, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Cheri Brett VerMeulen Whitney of Kalamazoo, Robin Mike Harrison of Marcellus, Tamara Jody Reynolds Kemp of Kalamazoo, and Christine Todd Turcotte of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy Cappon of Woodland; 1 brother, Duane Ann Marie Bump of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; 1 son-in-law, David Kugler Sr.; and 2 great-granddaughters, Jordan Head and Makynzie Perkins. Funeral services for Clarence will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rev. Danny Janes officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday tomorrow at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Foundation.
Kalamazoo Mr. Bump passed away Monday morning, January 28, 2008 at Borgess-PIPP Hospital in Plainwell. He was born February 19, 1932 in Hastings, one of three children to the late Clarence and Myrtle Cheeseman Bump. Clarence was employed by General Motors Co. for over 25 years until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking, and was a great fan of the Kalamazoo K-Wings and Detroit Red Wings Hockey. On August 19, 1955, Clarence was united in marriage to Wilma Service in Hastings, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Cheri Brett VerMeulen Whitney of Kalamazoo, Robin Mike Harrison of Marcellus, Tamara Jody Reynolds Kemp of Kalamazoo, and Christine Todd Turcotte of Battle Creek; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy Cappon of Woodland; 1 brother, Duane Ann Marie Bump of Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents; 1 son-in-law, David Kugler Sr.; and 2 great-granddaughters, Jordan Head and Makynzie Perkins. Funeral services for Clarence will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, with Rev. Danny Janes officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday tomorrow at the funeral home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Foundation.
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