William “Bill” James Hoig February 03, 1933 – April 08, 2019 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Lifelong Curtis resident, William J. Hoig Sr., 86, died Monday morning April 8, 2019 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital. Born February 3, 1933 in Curtis, son of the late Harry and Florence (Anderson) Hoig, Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War stationed overseas until his honorable discharge on March 4, 1955 attaining the rank of Private First Class. Bill was employed as an attendant nurse at the Newberry Regional Mental Health for 28 years in addition to being a licensed contractor. Following his retirement in 1984, Bill continued his employment with Bowman Gas Company. Bill was a life member of the McMillan Lodge #400 F & AM serving three times as Worshipful Master, life member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of the Chippewa Indians and life member of the Order of the Eastern Star Luce Chapter #364. Bill was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and feeding the wildlife. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his granddaughter Andrea Hoig and siblings Wanda Wiggins, Roberta Shaw, Joanne Couturier, Sherline Dieboll and Donald Hoig. Survivors include his loving wife of over 66 years, the former Barbara Lowry of Curtis, whom he married June 14, 1952; children William Jr. (Mary Lou) Hoig of Gwinn, Kelly (Theresa) Hoig of Portage, Kerry Hoig of Wolverine and Leah Hoig of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren. Friends may call at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry on Monday April 15, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Masonic memorial service conducted by the members of the McMillan Lodge will be held at 3:00 pm. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bill will follow with Pastor Pat McNeill officiating. Interment with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will take place in the spring at Woodlawn Cemetery in Curtis. Memorials may be directed to the McMillan Lodge #400 F & AM Scholarship Fund in care of Randall Fretz, 15880 CR 402, Newberry, Michigan 49868 in his memory. Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family. SERVICES Visitation Monday, April 15, 2019 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Beaulieu Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Truman Blvd. Newberry, Michigan 49868 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Monday, April 15, 2019 3:00 PM Beaulieu Funeral Home, Inc. 110 West Truman Blvd. Newberry, Michigan 49868 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Bill James Hoig February 03 1933 April 08 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Newberry, state: Michigan