Donald Ray Parde
e, 65, of Wayland died Thursday, Feb. 11.
Donald retired after 25 years from Möller North America Inc. in 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his garden and cars. He thoughtof his animals as his “babies.”
Don was with his wife Margaret for 23 years. He was a loving father to his son Andrew (Yvonne) Pardee of Wayland, daughter Stacy (Heath) London of Pine Lake and son Joshua Blanchard of Pine Lake. He had nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He also was survived by his three sisters, Arlene (Wayne) Prater, Margie (Doug) Wicks and Cindy (Dan) Wisniewski and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Athalene Pardee, and his cousins, Bill and Ron Pardee.
The Celebration of his Life will be held at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 South M-43 Hwy, Hastings, at 11 a.m. Friday Feb. 19th 2016 at 11 a.m.