In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bill's name to the Bronson at Home Hospice Care, 450 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. He was an active 60 year member of the Methodist Church in Hastings. He was past master of the Masonic Lodge, serving in all the chair degrees. He was also an avid Detroit Tigers fan.īill was a life member of the American Legion and served 3 years as an honor guard, resigning due to health. Bill and Joyce enjoyed 25 winters in Texas. He was an avid golfer (and enjoyed a beer after every game). After his retirement, he enjoyed square dancing, traveling with friends, and spending time at Gun Lake.
He worked numerous jobs, before purchasing the Color Center (Hastings) in 1974 and retired in 1991.
Bill attended Grand Rapids Junior College obtaining a two-year certificate. He served in many ports all over the south Pacific. He honorably served in the Navy during World War II, leaving as a 3rd class petty officer. He is survived by his son David (Mary) Towne, daughter Janine (Mike) Kasinsky, 3 grandchildren, David William Towne, Heather (Brian) Reilly and Kristen Kasinsky, 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Grace and Jackson and his special friend Josie Keel.īill graduated from Hastings High School. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Barbara, and his high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years Mary Joyce (Echtinaw). Bill was born Januto Violet and Lawrence Towne in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Towne passed peacefully away at home August 14, 2016, surrounded by his family.
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