Jack P. Hoisington, age 97 a lifelong resident of Stanwood, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born August 17, 1925 in Lakeview, the son of Pearl and Mabel (Rorick) Hoisington. Jack grew up on his fathers Buchanan Road farm. He attended the Cook School, just down the road, until 8th grade and then went on to graduate from Morley High School.
Jack married Marguerite Spedoski on August 21, 1948 in Big Rapids at St. Mary Catholic Church. They made their home on the Hoisington farm where Jack farmed his entire life. He also worked for Brunswick Manufacturing in Muskegon, Kelvinator, the Rail Road, he cut pulpwood and was employed for over 20 years at Corduroy Rubber in Grand Rapids. Following retirement, Jack was able to return to farming full-time.
During retirement, Jack and his wife Marguerite enjoyed years of fishing and traveling together.
He is survived by his 8 children, Jack (Julie) of Morley, Jim (Denise) of Stanwood, Dave of Stanwood, Diane (Randy) Dukes of Big Rapids, Bob of Stanwood, Dick (Lisa) of Weidman, Annette Hoisington of Mecosta, Bill (Julie) of Stanwood; 22 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and a cousin, Lon (Micaela) Rorick.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marguerite in 2014, a brother Max Hoisington and a daughter-in-law, Kathleen Hoisington.
Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Deacon Rick Dubridge officiating. Jack will be laid to rest at the Stanwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday December 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday.
Memorials in Jacks name may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Share a memory, photo or condolence with the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
11:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307
Visitation
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,Michigan
49307