Gerald’s Obituary Gerald P. “Jerry” Poirier, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born August 9, 1938 in Detroit, the son of Phillip and Mary (Landry) Poirier. Jerry married Linda Badgely on August 19, 1970 and together they raised their family in Madison Heights. He was employed by General Motors in the shipping and receiving department. After Jerry’s retirement in 2005, he and Linda moved to Big Rapids where they attended Resurrection Life Church. Jerry enjoyed bowling and target shooting. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Poirier; two children, Alan (Cheryl) Poirier of Grand Rapids and Laura Poirier of Muskegon; five grandchildren, Rebecca and Anthony Poirier, Joshua Philip (Mellissa) Poirier Clark, Shane Gadshian, and Markis Davison; four great-grandchildren, Anthony, Skylnn, Asja, and Lilly; sister-in-law, Eleanor Poirier of California; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Johnathon Harper; five siblings, Jane, Julie, Larry, Joseph Melvin, and Rita. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and care are entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerald P Poirier August 09 1938 April 04 2019.
Daggett Funeral Home, Inc. – Barryton
Death notice for the town of: Barryton, state: Michigan