Gladstone, MI
William A.”Bill” Gartland, age 87, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at U.P. Health System in Marquette.
Bill was born May 29, 1929 in Escanaba, MI the son of Hugh and Evelyn (Moreau) Gartland, the eldest of three children. He began his working life at the coal docks of Escanaba, then entered the United States Army, serving for two years, stationed in Germany. Upon Bill’s discharge, he began working as a machinist at Harnischfeger Corporation until the plant closed in 1986. He also worked for Bosk Painting and Sandblasting. He did a variety of other jobs including laying concrete, doing brickwork, and putting up buildings. Many of the buildings in Escanaba include Bill’s workmanship. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying deer hunting at the Northland camp, and fishing on Lake Superior. He loved spending summers at the cottage in AuTrain and gathering wood for the upcoming winter.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, family, and friends at the Escanaba Dialysis Center.
In addition to his loving wife of 55 years, Beverly (Bunno) Gartland, survivors include:
5 Sons: Steven (Kim) Gartland
William Jr. (Kathy) Gartland
Timothy (Traci) Gartland
Douglas (Dianne) Gartland
Randy (Patti) Gartland
2 Daughters: Sharon Russell
Linda Russell
1 Brother: Ken (Pat) Gartland
1 Sister: Darlene McGeary
Grandchildren: Steven Jr., Nathan, Chad, Samantha, Amanda, Lisa, Jennifer, Jason, Amber, Kacey, Jake, Alisha, and Miranda.
Great Grandchildren: Timothy, Andi Lynn, Varrah, Blake, Kenzi, Brennan, Rylan, Koda, Oakley, Jacob, Anna, Cameron, Shannon, and Aylah.
And many Nieces & Nephews
Bill was preceded in death by:
Parents
Brother In Law: Ralph McGeary
Great Grandchildren: Hunter and Parker Gartland
Graveside Services are scheduled for Friday, December 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone, Michigan with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating prayers. Memorial contributions may be directed in his honor to Fresenius Kidney Care Center, 3501 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Gartland family.