Mr. Clarence Alvin DuShane, Jr., age 78 of Walkerville, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was born in Kent County, MI to Clarence Alvin and Evelyn (Swanger) DuShane, Sr. On June 29, 1957, he married Milda Crusan. Al was employed as a parts man for Neals, Kramer and Valley Truck Parts companies, retiring in 1996. He had attended the Walkerville United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Hart VFW Post 1329. Al served his country in the US Army during the Korean War for 21 months as a paramedic. His interests included water skiing, model boats and airplanes and tinkering with electronics. He was active with the School Section Lake Fireworks Association and loved having his grandchildren stay at the lake. Mr. DuShane is survived by his wife of 51 years, Milda; children, Randy (Christine) DuShane of Marne, Bryan DuShane of Marne, Denise Norden of Greenville, MI, Kevin (Renee) DuShane of Marne; nine grandchildren, Russell (Elisa) DuShane, Jason Miller, Laura (Mike) Marks, Seann Miller, Jeff DuShane, Samantha Norden, Michael DuShane, Cassandra Norden, Tyler Norden; one great grandson, Quinton DuShane. The Funeral Service for Mr. DuShane will be held Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. from the Tate-King Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Worley officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Military Rites will be performed by the Hart VFW Post 1329 and Hart American Legion Post 234.
Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Michigan or to the charity of your choice.