Howard Clifford Hamilton

H AMILTON, MR. HOWARD C. ''BUD'' Spring Lake Mr. Howard C. ''Bud'' Hamilton, age 68, died Friday, December 12, 2003. He was born in Mt. Lebanon, PA on February 27, 1935 to Harry & Gertrude Eckl Hamilton & married the former Geri LaRue on November 30, 1985 in Florida. Mr. Hamilton had been employed as a foreman at Nugent Sand for 20 years until retiring in 1995. After retiring he worked at B.M.W. Motorcycle of Grand Rapids as a certified mechanic. He was a member of Masons, lifetime member of M.O.A. & R.A. Motorcycle Club & member of W. Michigan BMW Motorcycle Club. Bud enjoyed motorcycle touring & restoration. SURVIVORS Wife, Geri; 1 son, Scott Clifford Julie Hamilton of IL; 2 daughters, Dana Lynn John Krause of CA & Denise Laurel Hamilton of IL; 4 step-daughters, Nancy Hefner of Fruitport, Kathryn James Biros of Nunica, Patricia Kevin Krum of Fruitport & Barbara Frazier of Muskegon; 10 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Wolfe of NC & Hazel Mae Porter O'Shell of PA. He was preceded in death by his parents & 2 1/2 sisters. SERVICE Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 11:00 AM at the Clock Chapel - Fruitport with Rev. Clifford Lones officiating. VISITATION Tuesday, one hour prior to the service at Clock Funeral Home - Fruitport. MEMORIAL: Hospice of North Ottawa. You may sign the online guest book at " target="_blank">www.clockfuneralhome.com Clock - Fruitport