Bruce Starkweather

Bruce Allan Starkweather, 77, of Mackinac Island and Lowell, passed away early Sunday morning, December 31, 2017, at Trillium Woods, under the care of Faith Hospice and his family. The son of Earl & Elsie (Tissron) Starkweather, he was born on May 10, 1940 in Pontiac. Bruce loved to spend his time with family and friends. He enjoyed golfing and camping, along with working seasonally on Mackinac Island for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Alice; son, Brad Starkweather; parents; brothers, Gary Starkweather and Kirk Starkweather; and sister, Sheryl Miles. Surviving him are his children, Brenda & Ray Jensen of Greenville, Brian Starkweather of Ionia, and Brent Starkweather of Lowell; siblings, Craig & Paula Starkweather, Suzanne & David Beute, and Ross Starkweather; sister-in-laws, Diane Starkweather and Rosie Starkweather. grandchildren, Troy, Jason, Joseph, Kyle J., Danielle, Victoria, Keilen, Kevin, Kara, and Kyle S.; and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation with the family is from 10-11 am, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Woodview Christian Church, 3785 Woodview Avenue SW, Wyoming, with a Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Jon Stadtner will officiate, with a luncheon to follow the service. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bruce Starkweather, please visit our flower store.