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1929 - 2009
Age: 80
RUMSEY, Dalton C. Sr.
Paw Paw
Dalton passed away Wednesday morning, July 8, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born May 13, 1929 in Almena Township the son of the late Willard and Hildur (Miller) Rumsey. Dalton was a graduate of Paw Paw High School Class of 1947 and Michigan State University with a Bachelors Degree in Building Construction Management. He was a self employed home builder and became Dalton Rumsey Builders with his sons for many years before his retirement. Dalton was very active in his community by serving on the Paw Paw Village Council for many years, President and member of the Paw Paw Housing Commission, member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church where he was active in the choir, Board of Trustees and a member of the United Methodist Men. He loved playing golf and sharing his joy of the game with many friends and family. He was the force behind the design and construction of the Heritage Glen Golf Course in Almena Township. He was a veteran serving in the Air Force during the Korean War. On August 20, 1949 in San Antonio, TX he was united in marriage to Wilma Blaesing who survives. Also surviving are 5 children, Dalton C. (Tricia) Rumsey Jr. of Paw Paw, Diane (Doug) Grimm of Almena, Joe (Sue) Rumsey of Kalamazoo, Brian (Julie) Rumsey of Almena and Mary (Randy) Luckett of Grand Haven; 8 grandchildren, Sarah and Justin Grimm, Travis and Emily Rumsey, Christopher and Collin Rumsey and Carter and Lily Luckett; sister, Sharon (Bill) Lantz of Almena; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis and a sister, Hartzel Rumsey. Family will receive friends Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Spackman officiating. Interment will follow in Almena Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. |
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Frank & Kimm Sage
Monday July 20, 2009 at
12:17 PM
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The Rumsey's
We just learned of Dalton's passing and wanted to convey our sincere sympathy. God Bless you and your family, our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Frank & Kimm Sage
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Judy and Bill Wuest WSMHP #38
judwuest@aol.com
Wednesday July 15, 2009 at
5:47 PM
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Our sympathy and love. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Jeff Palmer
Monday July 13, 2009 at
6:36 PM
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Dear Mrs. Rumsey: My parents Bob and Phyllis Palmer, my sister Janice, and my brother Jon join me in expressing our sympathy to you and your family on your loss. We all remember you, Dalton and the kids very well and very fondly from your days on Wilshire Dr. in Sturgis--where my parents still live and where we gather often. We gathered there this past Sunday and reminisced about our former neighbors, the Rumseys. Best to you all... Jeff Palmer
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Estelle Charron
Saturday July 11, 2009 at
8:37 PM
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Dear Wilma and family,I am very sorry for your lost, you will be in my prayers.Love Estelle
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Raymond and Julie Grehl
rgrehl@yahoo.com
Friday July 10, 2009 at
10:41 PM
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Chuck and family so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Clover Rogers
Friday July 10, 2009 at
1:16 PM
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Wilma and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I treasure the nice visit I had with you and Dalton recently.
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Sue Manning Stansbury
Thursday July 9, 2009 at
10:04 PM
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To the entire Rumsey Family: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you be comforted by the presence of all the people who knew and loved Dalton. Sometimes the only thing making life's darkest moments bearable is having someone by your side reminding you that everything will be okay. May God give all of you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Remember the good times shared, those are what will bring you through the hard times, when you miss him the most.
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Terry and Ann Blakely
Thursday July 9, 2009 at
12:36 AM
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To Wilma and Family: We were very sorry to hear of Dalton's death. He certainly was an asset to the community and a builder of many fine homes, including ours on Harris St. We share your sadness at his passing.
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valerie thompson
Wednesday July 8, 2009 at
8:36 PM
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To the Rumsey Family, May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care,
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