William J. Irwin III
Died Sept. 15, 2017
CEDAR – William Joseph Irwin III, of Cedar, passed away Friday,
Sept. 15, 2017 at Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids.
Bill was born on Dec. 3, 1948 in Detroit, the son of William
Joseph and Louise Stevens (Woods) Irwin.
After
completing his Bachelor of Science in Economics at University of Detroit, Bill had
an array of interests and hobbies including being a member of Knights of
Columbus, Prospector’s Club, Past President of the Little Traverse Lake
Association, and was on the Board of Directors for General Credit Union . Bill
loved to talk, and talk, and talk, which is fitting because he built his career
in Telecom. Afterwards, Bill didn’t
really retire- instead, together with his children, Bill ran Irwin Construction
Company building homes in Leelanau County. He adored his daughter and three sons and
inspired them with his love of travel, showing them around the US, Europe,
Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean. Many
of his travels also included sailing, a passion in his life.
Bill
never knew a stranger and could remember the smallest details and stories of
people. His outgoing nature could be
seen in his smile and in the twinkle of his eye. Bill was a dreamer who lived only in the now
and for the future.
Bill is
survived by his children, Michelle, William IV, Ryan, and Shawn Irwin;
grandchildren, William V and Conor Irwin; sisters, Mary Lou Landry, Margaret Bullington,
and Catherine Irwin; and brother, Thomas.
He was
preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Irwin.
Visitation will be held on
Thursday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with the rosary to be
prayed at 7 p.m. at Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay. The funeral mass will
be celebrated on Friday, September 22 at 11 a.m. with family greeting friends
one hour prior at St. Mary of the Assumption, Lake Leelanau. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Fr.
Bryan Medlin will serve as celebrant.
In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Children’s Center, care
of Bill Irwin P.O. Box 317, Leland, MI 49654.
Please
share condolences with the Irwin family below:
Bill was my good buddy since grade school. I still remember his phone number Ve-79023. He joined us last September for a golfing weekend near Alpena Michigan. He didn't golf but he did hang out pretty well with the guys. Bill was a great friend who I will really miss. Condolences to all the Family. God Bless you Bill. Rest in peace.
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