Claude Chester McGeorge

Claude McGeorge, 95 years old, went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2026, in Jackson, MI in the presence of family.

He was born to Chester and Pauline (Boyton) McGeorge on November 2, 1930. He married Marilyn Morrison on August 21, 1954. They had three children; Douglas (Sandy) McGeorge, David McGeorge (deceased), and Susan (Gary) Woodliff. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren: Elizabeth (Scott) Morehead with Josephine, Aaron, & Caleb, Amanda McGeorge, Alisha (Ryan) Edgar with Gabriel and Leah, Kathryn (Joe) Marciano, Jonathan (Sarah) McGeorge with Samuel and Juliette, and Bryan (Tori) Woodruff with Evelyn and Riley.

He's survived by two sisters, Ruth Hayden and Lois (John) Lewis, sister-in-law Beverly (Fred) Wilbert, as well as many nephews and nieces. Preceding him in death are siblings Ramona McGeorge, Clifford (Helen) McGeorge, John (Carol) McGeorge (and John's 2nd wife Carol), Norman (Sally) McGeorge, Robert (Eloise) McGeorge, and Gene Hayden. They were all precious family.

Claude served in the United States Army in Korea, as a combat veteran, where he fought in the Battle of Old Baldy. He worked and retired from Consumers Power first in Grand Rapids, MI, and later transferred to Traverse City, MI. He retired as head lineman.

Claude was a Christian and a member of the Bayview Wesleyan Church. He joined there after the Traverse City Free Methodist Church closed, where he was a member and delegate to the annual North Michigan Conference.

He was a kind and caring man of faith to all who crossed his path. He enjoyed gardening and working on his many wood art projects. He relished playing cards with his family and friends, especially when he won. At deer season, he treasured hunting in Boyne with his son and grandson. He was also an avid brook trout fisherman.

A Memorial Service will be held at Arbor North, 3000 Kingsbrook Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in the dining area at 5 PM.

A Memorial Service is being planned on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM with a luncheon to follow at the Free Methodist Church, 839 State St, Boyne City, MI 49712.

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