Jerry H. Stoner

Jerry H. Stoner, 77 of Pierson, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his home. Jerry was born March 21, 1931 in Onaway, MI the son of Kenneth and Neva (Lefler) Stoner. He had worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Department for 21 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed farming and years ago had driven school bus, was a volunteer fireman and had coached little league. Surviving are his wife, Arvajean (Porter); 5 children, Karen Stoner of Reed City, Gerri Lee & Doug Morell of Gagetown, Gale Magoon & Julian Balderrama of Sand Lake, Jeffrey & Jody Stoner of Newaygo, Kevin & Nicole Stoner of Reed City; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Michael in 2007; a granddaughter, Miranda; brother, Elmer Stoner; sister, Barbara Martin. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until time of funeral service at 2:00 pm. Pastor Verta Giddings officiating. Interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Renucci Hospitality House, 100 Michigan St. NE, MC-172, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.