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GRAY, Timothy Aaron, 57, left this Earth unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2008, to be in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tim was born to William and Opal Gray on January 6, 1951, in Cleveland, OH. He grew up in the inner city, where he accumulated many close friends who often called him "Red." At the age of 18, Tim joined the United States Navy and served as a quartermaster aboard the submarine USS Seadragon (SSN-584). Tim completed his three years of service during the Vietnam War while stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1971. Tim returned to Cleveland, where he met his future wife of 35 years, Terri Lynn Carter. They were married Nov. 17, 1973, at Sts. Phillip and James Catholic Church in Cleveland. It was also in 1973 that Tim bought his first motorcycle, a Norton Commando, which began his love for motorcycles. During the next few years, Tim worked for LTV Steel Co., where he began his electrical apprenticeship. In 1976, he completed his electrical apprenticeship and became a journeyman electrician, a trade that he continued until his death. The following year, Terri and he welcomed their first daughter, Deven. It was in 1979, at Cleveland Baptist Church that Tim trusted Jesus Christ as his savior and was led to the Lord by his close friend to this day, Dave Cook. For the rest of his time in Ohio, Tim served in various ministries at Cleveland Baptist Church and Bible Baptist Church in Ashtabula, Ohio. Some of those ministries included deacon and song leader. Over the next eight years, Tim continued working for LTV, and during this time his wife and he had their first son, Nathan, in 1980, and their second daughter, Ruthann, in 1983. Also at the time, Tim began racing sled dogs competitively. Ultimately, this brought the Gray family to Fairbanks. In 1986, Tim worked at Prudhoe Bay, and Terri gave birth to their last child, Ryan. In 1988, Tim found his home church, Bible Baptist Church, a church where he found many dear friends to this day and a very loving pastor. Tim remained a Fairbanks resident for the rest of his life, and during the next 22 years, he had many great experiences and accomplishments. He worked on the Valdez oil spill, raced sled dogs, owned horses for hunting and packing, fished, worked in various ministries at Bible Baptist Church and continued his motorcycle hobby. Tim treasured his friends, and above all else, his family. From his four children, he welcomed 12 grandchildren. There was nothing he loved more than to sit on his porch and watch them play or working on motorcycles with his sons and riding with them, or having lengthy conversations with his friends and family using his infamous hand gestures. Tim leaves behind many friends and family members that have been affected by his immense love for life, family, and God. And through this difficult time we take comfort in the promise that our Lord made to us in his holy word that though we cannot always see his hand we know that we can trust his heart. We know that one day we will be reunited with our beloved father, husband and friend, and until that day we rest in our Lord and draw from his strength and comfort. Tim is survived by his loving wife, Terri Lynn Gray of Fairbanks; daughter, Deven K. Gray of Fairbanks; son, Nathan A. Gray of Fairbanks; daughter, Ruthann Gray of Sandusky, Ohio; son, Ryan F. Gray of Fairbanks; sister, Janice Foss of Cleveland; grandson, Austin M. Burleson of Tucson, Ariz., granddaughter, Kaitlyn R. Gray of Fairbanks, granddaughter, Whitney A. Parzick of Fairbanks, grandson, Tristan C. Duran of Sandusky, Ohio; granddaughter, Regan E. Gray of Fairbanks, grandson, Xander A. Duran of Sandusky, granddaughter, Ashlynn F. Micchione of Fairbanks, grandson, David A. Gray of Fairbanks, grandson, Trey M. Aguilar of Sandusky, grandson, Killian F. Gray of Fairbanks, and grandson, Ethan J. Gray of Fairbanks; son-in-law, Dominick J. Macchione of Fairbanks; niece, Stacy L. Foss of Virginia; and daughter-in-law, Annie K. Gray of Fairbanks. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, William and Opal Gray; and grandson, Cameron Lee Gray. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, at Bible Baptist Church, 32 Adak Ave., with Pastor Doug Duffett officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Northern Lights Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Timothy A. Gray Memorial Fund at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Account 1399153. Arrangements were by Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.

BILDNER, Daniel Phillip, 77, passed away July 1, 2008, in Jackson, Michigan. Dan was born on November 15, 1930 to John William and Bertha Rozella Bildner in Hillsdale, Michigan, the 16th of 18 children. Dan married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Sayers, on July 8, 1951. His heart broke when Shirley passed away in 2000. Mr. Bildner retired from the Jackson Citizen Patriot in 1993, after 39 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Mr. Bildner served in the United States Navy on the submarine USS Grenadier (SS-525) during the Korean War. Dan is survived by his children, Victoria (Bob) Brown, Cynthia (Rick) Bisonet, Gary (Tammie) Bildner and Terry (Debbie) Bildner; as well as nine grandchildren; Kelly (fiancée Melissa) Hull, Cory (Liz) Brown, Trent (April) Bisonet, Brook (fiancée Chrystal) Bisonet, Carey Bisonet, Katie Bildner, Betsy Bildner, Alisha Bildner and Alison Bildner. In recent years, Dan was blessed with four great-granddaughters, Carly, Gracie, Anna and Livia, who always gave Dan a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. Dan is also survived by one sister, Bette Arnold of Marengo Illinois; and one brother, Thomas (Patricia) Bildner of Hillsdale, Michigan; along with numerous sister-in-laws; one brother-in-law; and many generations of nieces and nephews. Preceding Dan in death was his wife, Shirley; infant daughter, Ginger Kaye in 1953; his parents, John and Bertha Bildner; and siblings Mike Bildner, Bill Bildner, Lois Shaneour, Pete Bildner, Irene Bildner, Ruth Putnam, Doris Masters, Jack Bildner, Dick Bildner, Max Bildner, Virginia Bildner, Ruby Marry, Barbara Clark, Don Bildner and Ted Bildner. Our dad was an unforgettable character who touched more lives than he ever knew. He was generous to those in need and loved his family deeply. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family wishes to express our gratitude and thanks to the 6th Floor Foote Hospital staff and the 2nd Floor CareLink's staff for their exceptional and compassionate care of dad. Services will be held at the Wetherby Chapel in Jackson, Michigan on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Erick Johnson officiating. Interment will take place at the Spring Arbor Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Friends may send condolences or share a memory with the family at wetherbyfuneralhome.com www.Mlive.com/obits WETHERBY FUNERAL HOME wetherbyfuneralhome.com 517-787-7511

KIEFER, Ronald T., 71 of Canton, OH passed away Thursday evening, July 3, 2008, at home surrounded by his loved ones following an extended illness. "Ronnie" was born on August 1, 1936 in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Leo Peter and Marcella Mary (Griffith) Kiefer. Ronnie had attended Massillon Washington High School, then he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and spent three and a half years aboard the submarine USS Burrfish (SS-312). Ronnie retired from the Timken Co. after 35 years of service and he was a proud and devoted United Steel Worker's Union- Golden Lodge #1123 for 35 years. After retiring, Ronnie worked in the pro shop at Brookside Country Club, a job he loved. He was currently the director of Mayfield Senior Center, and also sat on their board of directors. Ronnie was a life member of the Massillon Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aeries #190 for fifty years. He enjoyed golfing and hunting with friends and family for many years. He was a Tiger Football season ticket holder. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Donna Kiefer, father-in-law, Sam Robinson, brother-in-law, Sam Robinson Jr. Survivors include his devoted wife of 46 years, Sandra Kiefer of the home, children, Tom (Lori) Kiefer of Delaware, OH, Ted (Amy) Kiefer of Canton, Cari (Kiefer) (Tom) McDermott of Canton. There are eight grandchildren, a brother, Bill (Karen) Kiefer of Massillon, OH, mother-in-law, Blanche Robinson of Canton, brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Mary Miller of Canton, George and Jean Ailing of Alliance, OH, many nieces and nephews also surviving. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Rev. Fr. Thomas Bishop officiating. Calling hours will be on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to OSU James Cancer Research Hospital – Columbus, OH (jamesline.com /waystogive), or Hospice of Stark County at hospiceofstark.org; Friends and family are invited to gather immediately following the service on Tuesday at the Mayfield Senior Center in the Ruby Room for reminiscing, refreshments, and luncheon. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign in the Reed on-line guestbook at our website at www.reedfuenralhome.com (Reed, 330-477-6721) Please sign the guestbook at www.cantonrep.com

LEWIS, Walter Gene, 68, of Kountze passed away on Friday, July 4, 2008 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Walter Gene was born in Kountze on January 11, 1940 to Walter Lee and Mildred (Rhodes) Lewis. A lifelong resident of Kountze, Walter Gene was a retired journeyman electrician. He was the owner of G & W Rentals and Electrical Services for more than 30 years. He was a member of IBEW Local #479 in Beaumont and was also a member of the Pine Lodge #642 AF & AM in Kountze. Walter Gene proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a submariner and he was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God Church in Kountze. Walter Gene also served the City of Kountze as a councilman for one term. Walter Gene is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geraldine Lewis of Kountze; his sons, Christopher Lewis and Greggory Lewis and his wife Carrie all of Kountze; his brothers, Roger Dale Lewis of Fairmont, Texas, Joe Oscar Lewis of Kountze, Ronald Lee Lewis of Silsbee; his sisters, Bonnie May Smart of Kountze, Geneva Akers of Beaumont, Brenda Gore of Silsbee; and his grandchildren, Cassie Lewis and Kaitlyn Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Martha Rowles. Funeral service will be at 4:00 P.M. Monday, July 7, 2008 at Broussard's in Kountze with Rev. Ronnie Morrow and Rev. John Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Hooks Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made in Walter Gene's memory to the Alzheimer's Association 3195 Calder Avenue Suite 200 Beaumont, Texas 77702. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.

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