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“Sorry to hear of Bernies passing. I always enjoyed being around him. I'll never forget the good times hanging with him in my garage. His wiring my...Read More »
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1 of 13 | Posted by: Russ Seaman - Lancaster, SC
“Phyllis- we are so sorry to hear of Bernies passing- I just saw it in the Battle Creek Shopper (we do not get Battle Creek paper)otherwise we would...Read More »
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2 of 13 | Posted by: David & Ellen Eldridge - Augusta, MI
“I did not know Mr. Holcomb but would like to offer my condolences to his family and friends. As a veteran I know the value of service and sacrafice,...Read More »
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3 of 13 | Posted by: Patches- Michigan PGR - Flint, MI
“Dear Phyllis: I'm so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing...May he be free to run and play as he has in spirit as I've gotten to know him! It was a...Read More »
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4 of 13 | Posted by: Teresa Montague - Olivet, MI
“Dear Phyllis and Family: Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Bernie was very special to us, Mike has many memories of working with Bernie...Read More »
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5 of 13 | Posted by: Mike, Debbie and Chelsea Barnes - MI
“I work with Cindy Ballard at Olivet, College. My condolences to the entire family of Bernard.
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6 of 13 | Posted by: James E Goodnoe - Olivet, MI
“Was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bernard. My thoughts and prayers are with you Phyllis as well as his children, grandchildren, great...Read More »
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7 of 13 | Posted by: Willene Cadwallader - Hudson, FL
“Dear Phyllis, i am sorry for your loss. I'm sure ken and Bernie are sharing old biker memories and laughing. Be sure you are in my thoughts and...Read More »
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8 of 13 | Posted by: mary hillman - battle creek, MI
“Sorry for your loss,when we hear an old John Deere running just think of Bernie.
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9 of 13 | Posted by: Chris and Linda Wilkes - Bellevue, MI
“Phyllis and family, My heart aches for all of you at the passing of Bernie, What a great guy, how much fun we all had at the church and going out...Read More »
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10 of 13 | Posted by: Pat Miller - MI
“Dear Phyliss and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all miss him. love beckie
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11 of 13 | Posted by: beckie deloof - battle creek, MI
“Bernie used to show me how to play bass guitar when he lived in Hickory Corners. I used to babysit once in a while. I talked to him not long ago...my...Read More »
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12 of 13 | Posted by: Stu Madison - Gull Lake, MI
“My deepest sympathy to Phyllis and the family. What a terrific man. Bernie's passion for Bellevue will be greatly missed. He was a dedicated...Read More »
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13 of 13 | Posted by: Denise Poyer - Bellevue, MI
Bernard "Bernie" L. Holcomb, 78, of Bellevue, died May 31, 2012 at McLearen Greater Lansing Hospital. He was born February 20, 1934 the son of Lawrence and Doris (Crawley) Holcomb in Dowling, Michigan. Bernie proudly served his country in the US Navy upon graduation from Bellevue High School. He continued his on the job training as an electrician and also worked at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek as an elevator mechanic. He was a family man who spent time riding Harleys, working on tractors, and woodworking projects. Bernie was a friend to everyone he met. He was the chairman and founder of the Bellevue Antique Tractor Show. Bernie spent time on the Bellevue Village Council. Mostly he cherished being around family, which usually involved eating to some extent. Bernie is survived by his wife Phyllis (Fagan) of 29 years; sons, Brian (Betty) of Battle Creek, Jeff (Georgia) of Bellevue, Greg (Laura) of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter, Deanna (Orlando) Franco of Odessa, TX; stepdaughters, Cindy (Victor) Ballard of Bellevue, Juli (Dave) Tapscott of Elizabeth, CO; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernita Smith and nephew, Douglas Smith. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5. 2012 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Services, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, officiated by Rev. Jim Carey of Custer Chapel. Interment followed at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial donations may go to Bellevue Antique Tractor Show (c/o Hastings City Bank, 111 E. Capital Ave, Bellevue, MI 49021). The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com
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