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- Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
- Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home
Mr. Donald J. Apple, Sr., age 63, of Holland Lake, rural Sheridan, formerly of Lansing, passed away at home on Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2008 from an apparent heart attack following a successful morning of ice fishing. The son of Robert Edward & Dorthea Nolieta (Coleman) Apple, he was born on Oct. 4, 1944 in Lansing. At the age of four, Dons parents were killed in an automobile accident and he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Clifford & Blanche Coleman, who also preceded him in death.
Don graduated from Lansings Resurrection High School, where he set many track and running records, and then attended Lansing Business College. After working as a stenographer for a while, Don began a career at General Motors. A proud member of United Auto Workers Local 652, having served as a committeeman, he retired from GMs Oldsmobile Plant No. 3 after 31 years of service.
On Oct. 26, 1991, in Mecosta, he married the former Cynthia Ruth (Dunn) Roth. An avid Michigan State fan, Don also enjoyed fishing, golfing, boating, and playing cards. A devoted husband, father, and grandpa, Don found his greatest joy in gathering family and friends together to celebrate life. He will be remembered as a man who was a friend to everyone he met, and without an enemy in the world.
Surviving are his wife, Cyndy Apple of Sheridan; their children, Tim Apple of Saginaw, Don Jr. & Andrea Apple of Freeland, Brian & MaryAnn Roth of Portland, Brock & Tracy Roth of Ionia, and Brenda Roth of Tennessee; four grandchildren, Andy Apple, Brett Roth, Abigail Roth, and Hadyn Roth; one great granddaughter, Abigail Apple; his twin brother, Dan Apple of Lansing; two sisters, Judy Apple of Ypsilanti and Peggy Coscarelli of Texas; a brother-in-law, Robert & Sandie Dunn of Grandville; a sister-in-law, Stephanie & Jeff Harvey of Belmont; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2008 from the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, with the Rev. Jerry Jones, pastor of the First Congregational Church officiating.
Visitation is Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, where envelopes for memorial contributions to the Sheridan Fire Department are available. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Dons online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please click the “Sign Guest Book” link above.
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Nadine Miller
Roger Werner
Rod Snyder
JoAn Holcomb (Apple)
marilyn chapin
Sincerely Steve and Marilyn Chapin
Craig and Gayla Schachtele
Eleanor Charland Bishop
All of Don’s outgrown baby clothes went to Don’s Charland boy’s Tom and Jerry. They were always appreciated.
My prayers are with your family at this difficult time. With sympathy, Eleanor Charland Bishop 7126 Ravenna Trail Lansing, MI 48917
Jamie (Bliesener) Nelson
Though it’s been years, Don and the boys were and always will be extended family. As I said in our card…these condolences are being sent way too early. We are truly saddened to hear of Don’s passing.
My father is in Florida, I live in Washington, D.C. and we have a brother who lives in Greece (my father Ken a brother and sister)are still in Lansing thought. We wish we could be with all of you to share some of the best memories of our lives. Please tell Tim and Don we love them.
I can be reached at (571) 243-3336 or msnelson60@yahoo.com
Please take care…I’m sure you are a great lady because Don was a great man.
Jamie Nelson
mary j. maginity
SENDING MY LOVING SYMPATHY TO YOU AND TO DON’S FAMILY. IN THE PICTURE IN THE PAPER, DON LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE HIS DAD! I’VE THOUGHT OF YOU “KIDS” SO OFTEN OVER THE YEARS, ALWAYS WITH THE MEMORY OF THE FOUR LITTLE APPLES UNDER THE WINGS OF GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AND SO LOVED. EVEN THOSE IN THE EXTENDED FAMILY WERE CAPTIVATED BY YOU. SO, I’VE KEPT YOU IN MY HEART ALWAYS AND AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR SADNESS.
GOD BLESS THE IRISH, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO’VE GONE BEFORE US–
LOVE, MARY JO
LINDA SCHLAPPI
Dan & Alice Schueller
Sydni, Aaron,and Allie Bearss
-Don was one of the nicest people i new including you, Cyndy. I am praying for him and will miss him very much, especially at the Lake -Allie :)
Cyndy Don was nice to me. aaron bearss
Mike Baird
Neil & Michelle Grossberger
mark cunningham and family
Linda Huson
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda
Becca Ramos
Norval & Mary Ellen Miller
Tom Harris
Jack A. Holtrop
Kristin Panwas
Dick Hanna
Dick Hanna, UAW Local 652 Sourcing Rep., Retired.
Mary Jane Letzau McNeilly
After high school I lost track of Don, his sisters and brother although they lived only 2 blocks away. My memories are more of his parents than their children even though I did babysit with them.
My sympathy goes out to the family at this time of loss. May Don rest in peace.
Loretta (Raby) & Stan Martin
Bev & Jim Thelen
God Bless You Cindy. We’ll be ready for a big hug the next time we see you.
Bev & Jim Thelen
Dave & Kathy Hankins
We were so saddened to hear about Donnie’s death. We will always remember him as a kind and caring friend and will miss him alot. In friendship and love–Dave & Kathy
Ted Spagnuolo
Mertz & Mark Schneider
Our prayers are with you. Although we’ve not had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with you & Don, we wanted to tell you that it has always been very clear to us what a great guy Don is, and what a great marriage you share. Thank you for being a beacon of light in the world through your kindness and love. May you be blessed with peace and many happy memories, and we know you have many. God bless you and your family.
Mertz & Mark Schneider (Nita’s in-laws)
Camille Coscarelli
Jerry Tripp
Kolet Logan
Nicole Coscarelli Anderson
Doug & Deb McDaniels
Love, Doug and Deb McDaniels
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