Blaine Nelson Bowler
June 4, 1967 – November 3, 2024
Blaine Nelson Bowler, 57, of Petoskey, Michigan passed away on November 3, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. Blaine was born on June 4, 1967, in L’anse, MI to Betty Marie (Craig) Waldron and Gerald “Jerry” Blaine Bowler. He grew up in Newberry, MI and attended Tahquamenon area schools. Blaine loved riding his bike and being outdoors.
He is survived by his mother Betty (Dan) Waldron of Naubinway, MI; sister Lynette (Jim) Ross of Alanson, MI; niece Ashleigh Ross of Alanson, MI; stepmother Becky Bowler of Monterey, Tennessee; stepbrother Dan Waldon, Jr.; stepsisters Gina Gepford, Steph Welsh, and Ginger Bartlett; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Bowler, Sr., and his grandparents Harry and Peggy Craig, and Frank and Kate Bowler.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW hall in Onaway, Michigan on November 23 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the family to assist with his end of life needs.
Services are in the care of Stone Funeral Home.
Jacob E. Moses
October 18, 1954 – November 8, 2024
Jacob “Jake” Edward Moses, 70, of Engadine, died Friday morning November 8, 2024 at his residence in the presence of his loving family and the care of North Woods Hospice.
Born October 18, 1954 in Sault Ste. Marie, son of the late Jonas and Helen (Calkins) Moses, Jake enlisted into the United States Army on September 1, 1976 serving oversees in Germany until his honorable discharge on August 31, 1979, attaining the rank of Specialist Fourth Class.
Jake was formerly employed at Louisiana-Pacific Corp., ZD Metal and later at Franklin Metal in Lake Odessa as a welding supervisor until his retirement.
Jake was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, enjoyed rock picking on Lake Superior and spending time with his family. Jake’s family was his world, and he loved his children, his grandchildren with every fiber of his being and his great-grandson, Barret Jacob Selby, who was affectionately referred to as “Grandpa’s Little Man”. He was a friend to all and would help anyone.
In addition to his parents, Jake is preceded in death by his sister Darlene Caswell and nephews Jeffrey Caswell and Joseph Moses.
Survivors include his love of his life, the former Diane Selby, of Engadine; children Jake (Leona) Taylor of Grand Rapids, David (Melissa) Selby of Portland, Nichole Marie Moses of Grand Rapids and Cassie Lynn Moses of Engadine; grandchildren Skyler (Rachel) Selby of Portland, Jordan (Allie) Selby of Charlotte, Micheal Jacob Banhagel of Ionia and Malia Taylor of Grand Rapids; great-grandson Barret Jacob Selby of Portland; siblings Matt (Curlene) Moses of Donnelly, Idaho and Ernie (Sue) Moses of Newberry; sister-in-law Kathy (Guy) Ackley, brothers-in-law George (Vaughn) Selby of Leslie, Robert (Kathy) Selby of Leslie, Curnell Selby of Saginaw and Merlin Selby; favorite cousin Gail Holbrook of Newberry and special cousin Pam (Frank) Lesatz of Engadine; several nieces, nephews and heart sister, Joby Ann Pastell of Curtis.
Per request, cremation services were accorded. A private service for family and close friends was held Sunday November 10, 2024 at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry.
Memorial contributions may be made to States Savings Bank in Curtis, in care of Diane Moses, to help with the final arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
