Eric St. Claire O'Keefe

Mr. Eric St. Claire O'Keefe, age 61, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at a local hospital. He was born August 19, 1946 in Muskegon to Edward and Melvena (Henrickson) O'Keefe and lived in the area his entire life. Eric was currently employed as a grinder for CWC-Textron where he had been employed 40 years. Eric enjoyed golfing, bowling, pool and billiards. SURVIVORS include his daughter and her husband, Lisa & Ray Upson (daughter of Phyllis) of Rothbury; 4 grandchildren, Ray Upson-O'Keefe, Ericka Upson-O'Keefe, Jessica Upson, Lisa Upson; 2 great granddaughters, Vanessa and Marissa; 1 brother, Edward (Karen) O'Keefe of Warrensburg, MO; and special friend, Judy Rodriquez of Muskegon. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue (231) 726-5210 INTERMENT will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM today. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the family.