Beaver Leyland Semeyn

SEMEYN, MR. BEAVER LEYLAND Muskegon Mr. Beaver L. Semeyn, age 83, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005. He was born in Muskegon on December 19, 1921 to Peter & Florabell Poe Semeyn and married the former Marian Puff on November 24, 1965. Mr. Semeyn had served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He had been employed as a Carpenter at Michigan Carpenters Union for 50 years until retiring in 1984. Mr. Semeyn was a member of the V.F.W. Don Rea Post and had served 4 terms as commander. He was also a member of the Whitehall American Legion, was an avid gardner, but foremost was his family. SURVIVORS Wife of almost 40 years, Marian; 2 sons, Rev. Peter Becky Semeyn of Traverse City, Steve Semeyn of GA; daughter, Judith Phillip Weathers of Spring Lake; 2 stepsons, Jeff Pontz of FL, Scott Pontz of Reed City, MI; 10 grandchildren, Jodi, Phillip, Ben, Jessie, Libby, Kelly, Kristen, Bradley, Christina, Autumn; 3 great granddaughters, Olivia, Anna, Gabby; 3 sisters, Beverly Steel of Traverse City, Muriel VerHage & AnnaLee Jack Charles, both of Muskegon; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Roy & Clinton Semeyn; 2 sisters, Ruth Gelderloos & Sarah Canning. SERVICE Monday, June 20, 2005, 11:00 AM at the Clock Chapel with Rev. Mark Bush & Rev. Peter Semeyn officiating. VISITATION Monday, 10 - 11 AM, Monday at Clock Funeral Home. MEMORIAL: Hospice of Muskegon Oceana. Clock - Muskegon