![]() ![]() Bill and Joyce enjoyed 25 winters in Texas. He was an avid golfer (and enjoyed a beer after every game). After his retirement, he enjoyed square dancing, traveling with friends, and spending time at Gun Lake. He worked numerous jobs, before purchasing the Color Center (Hastings) in 1974 and retired in 1991. ![]() Bill attended Grand Rapids Junior College obtaining a two-year certificate. He served in many ports all over the south Pacific. He honorably served in the Navy during World War II, leaving as a 3rd class petty officer. He is survived by his son David (Mary) Towne, daughter Janine (Mike) Kasinsky, 3 grandchildren, David William Towne, Heather (Brian) Reilly and Kristen Kasinsky, 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Grace and Jackson and his special friend Josie Keel.īill graduated from Hastings High School. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Barbara, and his high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years Mary Joyce (Echtinaw). Bill was born Januto Violet and Lawrence Towne in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Towne passed peacefully away at home August 14, 2016, surrounded by his family. ![]()
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