Edward Spencer

Edward A. Spencer Edward A. Spencer 70, of Hillman, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born on April 10, 1938 in Saginaw, MI to Gerald and Ethel (Skinner) Spencer. He married the former Glenna Schroeder in Caro, MI in 1975. He retired from Grede Foundry in Vassar after 30 years of service. Throughout his career at the foundry and in retirement, Edward loved owning and operating his own farm both in Cass City and especially here in Hillman. He was a member of the Hillman Free Methodist Church. He always loved to spend time with his family, his wife, children, grandchildren, and his dog, Luke. Ed is survived by his wife, Glenna of Hillman; daughters, Deanna (Mike) Sines of Cass City, MI, Christina (Jack) Guc of Whiteland, IN, and Melinda (Rudy Garza) Spencer of Hillman, MI; son, Matthew (Shelly) Spencer; son of the heart Darryl Mallory of Cass City, MI; seven grandchildren, Jessica Spencer, Daniel Randall, Macie Garza, Ciara Garza, Connor Sines, Seth Spencer, and Noah Spencer; brothers, Joe (Carol) Spencer of Vassar, MI, and Richard (Sharon) Spencer of Caro, MI; sisters, Jenny Vargo of Caro, MI, and Judy (Richard) Knight of Silverwood, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gabriel Spencer; four brothers; and three sisters. As were his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held for Mr Spencer on Saturday, October 11, at 1:00 PM at the Hillman Free Methodist Church, Pastor Robert Coen officiating. After the services, a benefit concert has been planned at the Church at 3:00 PM, followed by a dinner and auction afterward.
Ed is survived by his wife, Glenna of Hillman; daughters, Deanna (Mike) Sines of Cass City, MI, Christina (Jack) Guc of Whiteland, IN, and Melinda (Rudy Garza) Spencer of Hillman, MI; son, Matthew (Shelly) Spencer; son of the heart Darryl Mallory of Cass City, MI; seven grandchildren, Jessica Spencer, Daniel Randall, Macie Garza, Ciara Garza, Connor Sines, Seth Spencer, and Noah Spencer; brothers, Joe (Carol) Spencer of Vassar, MI, and Richard (Sharon) Spencer of Caro, MI; sisters, Jenny Vargo of Caro, MI, and Judy (Richard) Knight of Silverwood, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gabriel Spencer; four brothers; and three sisters.
As were his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held for Mr Spencer on Saturday, October 11, at 1:00 PM at the Hillman Free Methodist Church, Pastor Robert Coen officiating. After the services, a benefit concert has been planned at the Church at 3:00 PM, followed by a dinner and auction afterward.