Hudson Cowboy King, the beloved infant son of Kent King and Brooke Granquist of Gladstone, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Hudson was full of smiles and snuggles for his 74 days of life, bringing joy and happiness to his family and every doctor, nurse, and person who met him. He was known for his great hair, bright eyes, and humorous facial expressions. Hudson loved his tiger pacifier, fuzzy blanket, and taking naps on his mom or dad’s chest.
In addition to his parents, Hudson is survived by his sisters, Kenzie and Marci; maternal grandparents, Dave and Cherie Granquist; paternal grandmother, Ann King; paternal grandfather, Dale King; aunt and uncle on Brooke’s side, Chuck and Amber Liikala (along with sons John and Ryan); aunt and uncle on Kent’s side, Jason and Shannon Cummings; maternal great-grandparents, John and Carol Hudson, Ed and Sandra Granquist, and Peggy Johnson; maternal great-great-grandmother, May Carlson; and many other cousins, family, and friends who will love and miss him dearly.
Hudson was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparent, Don Johnson; paternal great-grandparents Richard and Julie King, Dwayne and Mary Hoffman, and Roger and Barbara Miron; maternal great-aunt, Sheila Sanville; and paternal great-uncle Joey Miron.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital of Ann Arbor for the exceptional, incredible care they provided to Hudson during his NICU stay, with a very special thanks to his primary nurses, Darlene and Brooke.
The family appreciates all of the prayers and condolences that have been extended during this tragic and difficult time.
A service for Hudson will be held at Bark River Bible Church on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. EST with the service to follow at 5:00 PM. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the King/Granquist family.
Shelli Murray - Escanaba , MI
I am so truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of God comfort you at this time.
Dan and Lynda Caron - Escanaba , Mi
May god shine down on y’all with love and compassion… we know your hearts are heavy but remember you are blessed to be parents for this beautiful baby! God bless y’all.
Kasey - York, ME
I’m so sorry for your loss
Cindy Baker - Kankakee, IL
Prayers for you and your family. Sending hugs and hopes that you can distance yourselves away from everything and heal as much as you can. He was such a beautiful little man and I’m sure he will leave a very large hole but also a heart that he filled with an unbelievable amount of love in his short time in your arms. May he rest in peace…
Brooke - Jackson, MI
I’m so sorry for your loss. God is with you. I pray He comforts and brings you peace. Everything will be okay. I strongly believe Baby Hudson is in heaven with Jesus. ❤
Lisa Maxson - Beaverton, MI
Keep your memories close to your heart and speak of them often with a smile! So sorry for your families loss! Praying for you all!
Theresa - Westfield , W
I don’t know you but I know what you are going through. My niece lost her little girl of 3 months. We were devastated but I want to tell in time it gets easier but do it on your time. My prayers are with you and your family. I can’t take your pain away but just know your family is there for you. God bless you and your family.
A Wisconsin survivor
TeJay Ann Langer - Chatham , Mi
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son, you and your family will be in our prayers
Jill - Millis, MA
God, please take this little angel in your arms. Hold him, love him, kiss him, keep him…for eternity.
Kari - Mounds View, MN
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful baby boy. May God comfort your family and grant you peace.
Kelly Weiger - Irmo, SC
I don’t personally know you and your family but know that my heart goes out to you all. I am sending up prayers for peace and understanding thru this incredibly difficult time. I am so sorry for the loss you all have endured.
Sheryl - MACOMB, MI
So very sorry for your loss. May you cherish always his little life and find strength in your family to help
You heal.
Karen S - Novi, MI
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that will make you feel better, all i can say is that there is a beautiful angel in heaven shinning down on you all. May God wrap his loving arms around your family during this difficult time. Fly high Hudson.
Rick Wheeler - Caledonia, Mi
God and Jesus will be loving that little cowboy forever.
Michelle Vazquez - Kalkaska, Mi
There are no words…my heart is just hurting for all of you at this very sad time. I pray for time to heal all your broken hearts.
Beverly Boone - Dieppe NewBrunsWick Canada, Ca
So so sorry for your loss…
Michelle oxford - Escanaba , Mi
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike, Michelle, brandon, and Breanne Oxford
Shannon Samuelson - Granbury , Tx
So sorry for your loss.I have followed Hudson’s story and would like to Thank You for sharing his precious journey with us.His smile was contagious,the joy in his eyes.What a precious gift from God.
Julie - Plainwell, MI
I am deeply sorry for your loss
My heart goes out to you and your family
My deepest condolences
I Pray GOD lifts you carrys you through comforts you All
Love, julie
MM - Canton, MI
I’m very sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. His smile and hair look like they were truly a amazing! I pray that God carries you all through this and helps you find a purpose for the pain. Sending love and hugs.
christiana hansen - Hampton, VA
What a beautiful boy. I am so deeply sorry. Your Saint baby will be praying for you always. God bless you all.
Terese Beste - Linden, MI
May the face of Jesus Shine upon you, little precious one, and the angels welcome you to paradise. Praying for your mommy and daddy who will surely miss you until they can hold you again.
Joanne vanderwall - Manton, MI
So sorry to hear this sad news of a little one who should’nt died my prayers go out to the family your in my prayers that a little angel is in heaven watching and smiling over his family
Audrey and Bob Lauscher - Gladstone, MI
Brooke and Kent, we are so very sorry for the loss of your little Hudson. We love the picture of him. He just beams love. God bless him and you and all your family.
Julie Monroe - Troy, MI
I read your story in the newspaper. My heart breaks for you for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Hudson made a huge impact on a lot of people in his short life. His smile will live in your hearts forever.
Peggy Leggett - Traverse City, Mi
Anyone who’s truly loved never really passes away, they remain alive in yr heart of each memory they’ve been a part.
Prayers & hugs to all.
Michigan Education Association–local 17B - Rapid River, MI
Sending our most heartfelt condolences and wishing your family as much peace as is possible. You remain in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Sincerely, Larry Gabka & Maggie Pomeroy–MEA
Kenzie Zimmerman - Rockford, MI
Hi I’m Hudson’s sister Kenzie! My father doesn’t deserve your prayers after he left me and Marci.