Gerald Stidham

Mr. Gerald D. Stidham, age 84, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011. He was born in Muskegon, MI on July 7, 1926 to Hugh & Eathel (Wilson) Stidham and served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married the former Margaret Micka in 1946. After their divorce, he married Marguerite (Melcher) VanderWall in 1972. Mr. Stidham had been employed as a millwright at S.D. Warren Paper Co. until retiring. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to the care givers of Christian Care Senior Care and Brookhaven (Rosewood). SURVIVORS Sons, Donald (Darlene) Stidham of Muskegon, Dennis (Cynthia) Stidham of Moorland TWP; grandchildren, Erin, Jared, Nathan, Amy, Sara, ; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Deannie "Dolores" (Edmund) LeRoux of Huron SD; former wife, Margaret Stidham. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marguerite; brothers, Lonnee, Bobby, Edward; sisters, Betty, Loretta, & Shirley. MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, March 26, 2011, 1:00 PM and visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the Clock Chapel - Muskegon with Rev. Ken Shady officiating. Military Honors provided by Muskegon County Council of Veterans & Navy Honor Guard. MEMORIAL: Christian Care.