Donald E. Adair, died Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born Feb 24, 1930 in Bennington Township, Shiawassee County, MI, the son of Raymond Adair and Nellie (Ferman) George. Don attended the Duplain Church of Christ, was an Army and Marine Corps Veteran and a member of the Elsie American Legion Post #502 for 33 years. He was an avid bowler and golfer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends. Don retired Mar of 1990 as an inspector for Federal Mogul Corporation. On Nov 28, 1959 he married Iola Levey Trowbridge and she preceded him in death in 2008.
Surviving are his children, Judy Sodman, Ruby Dennis, Allen (Joan) Adair, and Margie (Douglas) Boak; 9 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Adair; and two sisters, Eunice Tiedt and Beverly Vargas. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Dale Adair; and brothers, sisters in law, Raymond (Ann) Adair, Eddie (Carol) George, Jackie Brock, Joanne Lautt, Lillian George, Margaret (Don)Wright, Keith Tiedt, John Vargas, and Dale (Elizabeth) Levey. Graveside services will be held 1pm Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. Military Honors will be provided by Elsie American Legion Post #502. Memorials may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care 2675 S Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813. The family was assisted wit these arrangements by Keck Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.