Frank L. Maguire of Cedar Springs, age 87 went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born to Frank and Letta (Lake) E. Maguire in Big Rapids, Michigan. Frank grew up on a farm the Big Rapids area. There was always work to do at home and he also worked part time. One of his jobs was to cut the grass at the funeral home in Big Rapids. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Navy serving on the USS Charles Carroll and attack personal ship, carrying troops and supplies. He also worked for several farmers in the Big Rapids area and then came to Grand Rapids. Frank worked at several jobs and settled in at Wolverine Brass where he worked for 34 ½ years, he was extremely respected by those that worked with him. Many will remember that he was the head usher and care taker of St. Clara Catholic Church in Coral for many, many years. You would often find Mr. Maguire and his wife, Betty, at Sandy Beach on Hardy Dam where they would fish and boat. He also was a member of the FOE Tri-County Eagles 4467. He loved to dance with his wife, any type was fine. His advice to others would be “to live your life the best you can”. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Betty (Bryne); children, Pauline (Fred) TenEyck, Stephen Maguire, Mark Maguire, Victoria (Carroll) Matulis; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Dan Maguire, Robert (Marilyn) Maguire, Richard (Diane) Maguire; and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vicki Harig; brother, Archie Maguire; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Maguire and Elva Maguire.
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Frank L. Maguire of Cedar Springs, age 87 went home to his Lord and Savior Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born to Frank and Letta (Lake) E. Maguire in Big Rapids, Michigan. Frank grew up on a farm the Big Rapids area. There was always work to do at home and he also worked part time. One of his jobs was to cut the grass at the funeral home in Big Rapids. At age 17 he enlisted in the US Navy serving on the USS Charles Carroll and attack personal ship, carrying troops and supplies. He also worked for several farmers in the Big Rapids area and then came to Grand Rapids. Frank worked at several jobs and settled in at Wolverine Brass where he worked for 34 ½ years, he was extremely respected by those that worked with him. Many will remember that he was the head usher and care taker of St. Clara Catholic Church in Coral for many, many years. You would often find Mr. Maguire and his wife, Betty, at Sandy Beach on Hardy Dam where they would fish and boat. He also was a member of the FOE Tri-County Eagles 4467. He loved to dance with his wife, any type was fine. His advice to others would be “to live your life the best you can”. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Betty (Bryne); children, Pauline (Fred) TenEyck, Stephen Maguire, Mark Maguire, Victoria (Carroll) Matulis; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Rev. Dan Maguire, Robert (Marilyn) Maguire, Richard (Diane) Maguire; and many nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vicki Harig; brother, Archie Maguire; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Maguire and Elva Maguire.
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