John W. Carman of Mecosta, Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2021 at the age of 80. His beloved wife Bonnie Carman and their family were at his side.

John was born in Lakeview, Michigan, in 1941 and graduated from Mecosta High School in 1959. Soon after graduation, he married the love of his life Bonnie Kowalk on September 10, 1960. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together while raising four children along the way. John spent 42 years working at Electrolux / Frigidaire until he retired in 2003.

John and Bonnie loved road trips, visiting places, and spending their anniversaries in St. Ignace. John could often be found working in his garden or putting in food plots to support his passion for deer hunting. When John wasnt hunting, fishing, or playing on his tractor, he enjoyed his time indoors watching the Detroit Lions and studying genealogy.

John will be remembered as a dedicated family man with a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. There wasnt a man prouder of his family. He enjoyed all the time he got to spend with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His love was unconditional and will be missed dearly.

John W. Carman is survived by his wife Bonnie Carman; children Kimberly (Andy Blanzy) Carman/Burnell, John W. (Cindy) Carman II, Brian (Monica) Carman, Sheri (Paul Turner) Carman; grandchildren, Tiffany & husband Jarod, JD & wife Caity, Brandon & wife Sarah, Justin & wife Kristi, Amber, Andrea, Andrew, Rachel, and Niklas; great-grandchildren, Quinn, Lily, Reagan, Myla, Harper, Kobe, Zavier, Aiden, Connor; sister Barbara Pennington; many nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents Lewis Carman & Celia Carman (Johnson), and beloved yellow labs Nadi and Gracie.

A memorial service will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church, (9407 90th Ave., Mecosta, MI 49332) with Pastor Will Hooper officiating.

There will be a luncheon at church immediately following the memorial service.

With respect to the new CDC guidelines it is requested that those attending Johns service wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Johns memory may be made to Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church where John was a member.

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Arrangements entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial Service Saturday, December 4, 2021 1:00 PM Chapel of the Lakes Lutheran Church 9407 90th Ave. Mecosta,MI 49332