Obituary: http://obitsforlife.com/obituary/458225/Williams-Earl.php
"Age 89 of Brighton, MI passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI. He was born April 16, 1922 in Toledo, OH a son of Charles and Lucy Read more...
"Age 89 of Brighton, MI passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI. He was born April 16, 1922 in Toledo, OH a son of Charles and Lucy (Windsor) Williams. On May 25, 2001 he was married to Diane Ostrowski. Earl loved God, people, music, teaching piano, flowers, gardening, nature and sports. Earl was known as the "piano man" since he played professionally for 30 years at the Canopy restaurant in Brighton. He also played for many years for the Howell Chamber of Commerce. Earl served in the Navy stationed at Mare Island Ship Yards in Vallejo, CA. Surviving Earl is his wife Diane Ostrowski; brother Robert (Ann) Williams; his daughter Carol (Louis) Jensen; grandchildren Jeff, Mike, Tim, Joy, Brenna, and Chandra; many great-grandchildren; brother in-law Ken Bellaire; niece Deborah (Kurt) Oldenburg and their son Alexander. Earl was preceded in death by a daughter Kristine Perry and 4 brothers. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Keehn Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Earl's name are suggested to the Livingston Seventh Day Adventist Church in Howell, MI. Envelopes are available at the funeral home."
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January 22nd 2012
January 25, 2012 at 2:45pm
Grave Side Service at Alchin Farm Cemetery in Webberville, MI
Plot #80
January 22nd 2012
January 25, 2012 at 1pm Funeral at Keehn Funeral Home in Brighton, MI
Funeral Home will open 1 hour prior to service.
January 22nd 2012
Family Viewing 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm January 24, 2012
at the Keehn Funeral Home in Brighton, MI
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Dearest Grandpa, When I was a little girl, my mother had me pray every night that you’d come back to church and develop a relationship with God. At the time I didn’t realize what a burden she had on her heart, and she died before she saw that prayer answered with a yes. But you did come back. The mystery of that prayer uttered decades before, growing into a full-fledged change of heart, has always struck me with a quiet sense of awe. I truly believe you’re resting in God’s loving embrace and that “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye”, you and my mother will be reunited and she’ll know our prayers were answered. I know just like everyone, the tapestry of life you wove had its share of missed stitches and mismatched threads. Some of those threads, while thinner and paler, still run their course in my own tapestry. But now that your picture is finished, I can’t help but step back and admire it for how breathtaking it turned out. All those threads woven together are truly a sight to behold. I see your warmth, your sense of humor and pranks, your little trivia facts. There are your politically incorrect ways of looking at life, your intractable love of Toledo, and of course the quarters that lived behind every child’s ear. There were fears and mistakes. But then there is kindness, acceptance, genuine warmth, that glow of pride and love. It flows with music and the beautiful love of God in the warm colors of your sunset years. It is a magnificent work and its image will never pass from my mind or heart. I am so glad you were able to meet my children. My little son probably won’t remember you but knowing they’re a part of your tapestry and you, in turn, are a part of theirs, brings me joy. You are deeply missed grandpa. Life will never be the same without you in it.
Brenna Askme ,
January 22, 2012
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