William G. McFarland

William Grant McFarland, born January 25, 1923 in Saginaw, passed away September 24, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Elsa since July 1959 and special father to Kyle. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Char McFarland; granddaughter, Jessica Zeugner, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sisters, Muriel Neeland and Evelyn Quick Bostwick, and brothers, Jack and Don McFarland. He served in World War II in HQ 435 Troop carriers in England and France. Later, he rejoined his unit brothers at ten reunions around the U.S. He graduated from Alma College and attended George Williams in Chicago. Singing was a big part of his life as he sang with, Alma College choir, Mancelona Methodist Church, Oakhill and Westminister Presbyterian churches, and also the “Barbershoppers” and Shubert club choir. He taught math for 5 years in Mancelona, and twenty seven years at Riverside Jr. High where he had ski club and barbershop quartet groups. He was a weaver and studied with Bob Sailors, he also wove baskets and created gourd art. He and Elsa loved to dance and travel to Tropical climates where he enjoyed scuba diving. During summers, he was a camp counselor and life guard at Camps Henry, Manitoba and Blodgett. Private entombment will be observed, with no memorial services per his wishes. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Food Pantry of Westminister Presbyterian Church.