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Eldon Lee Graham was born on 13 August 1943 in Yale, St. Clair, Michigan.¹ He died on 12 May 2007, at age 63, in Saginaw County, Michigan.¹ He was buried in West Deerfield Cemetery, North Branch, Lapeer, Michigan.¹

Herbert Thaft Eschendal, Sr., was born on 22 March 1908 in Primghar, O'Brien, Iowa. He and Iris B. Westover were married before 1962. He died on 9 January 2002, at age 93, in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. He was buried in Fon du Lac Township Cemetery, East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois.¹

Herbert Thaft Eschendal, Jr., was born on 26 August 1928 in Illinois. He died on 20 May 2018, at age 89, in Perry, Shiawassee, Michigan.

Obituary
Herbert Eschendal
Durand, Michigan

Herbert Eschendal, Jr., age 89, of Durand and Port Richey, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Olive Branch Assisted Living in Perry. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Born to Herbert and Ardella (Reynolds) Eschendal on August 26, 1928. Herb served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War from October 1950 - July 1956, being honorably discharged with the rank of Sgt.

He married Nora Cook in June of 1953 in Pontiac, MI. He was a retired teamster with numerous years driving trucks.

Herb lived a happy life, devoting his time to his friends and family. He was a master at whistling which continued well into his 80's, whistling happy songs with every task. He was accomplished in using his hands and never walked away from a challenge. These include building his and Nora's first home, building from scratch an inboard/outboard wooden boat and later coming up with an early version of a snowmobile. He loved the outdoors and ensured his daughters had all they wanted or needed.

He is survived by his wife, Nora; daughters: Linda (Terry) Socia of Durand and Susan (Jim) Grohowski of Battle Creek; sister, Cheryl (Terry) Lewis of Waterford; 6 grandchildren: Renee Socia, Cory (Angela) Socia, Aaron Socia, Nicholas (Vanessa Paquin) Brietzke, James Brietzke, Casey Brietzke; great grandchildren: Hannah, Fawn, Carson, Braylon, Stella, Eva and Kai.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Ardella Eschendal; step-mother, Iris Eschendal; brother, Jerry (Delores) Eschendal; sister, Alice (LJ) Westover.

Memorial contributions given in Herb's name are suggested to Grace Hospice of Lansing or the Olive Branch Assisted Living. Online condolences may be shared with his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

Alice Lavada Eschendal was born on 24 September 1930 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.¹ She and L. J. Westover were married on 2 April 1955 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.¹ She died on 23 October 2006, at age 76, in Deerfield, Lapeer, Michigan.¹ She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbiaville, Lapeer, Michigan.¹

Obituary
Alice Westover, 76, of North Branch, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006, at her home.

She was born September 24, 1930, in Peoria, IL, to Herbert and Ardella E schendal. She married L.J. "Bud" Westover in Pontiac on April 2, 1955, and they made their home in Columbiaville. Shortly after Bud's retirement, they moved to North Branch. Bud preceded her in death on November 8, 1997.

Alice is survived by her children, Joe (Shirley) Ballard, Sandy (Dean) Shafer, Dale Westover; grandchildren, Angie (Tim) Jarman, Danielle (Brett) Templeton, Travis Ballard, Becky (Zack) Everitt, Dean (Michelle) Shafer, Lindsay Ballard, Crystal Landreth, Nick Westover, Jordan Ballard; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; step-mother, Iris Eschendal; sister, Cheri (Terry) Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Eschendal.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 27, 2006, at Jansen Family Funeral Home, Columbiaville. Rev. Walter David officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbiaville.
Arrangements entrusted to Jansen Family Funeral Home, Columbiaville (810) 793-6234.

Jerry Michael Eschendal, Sr., was born on 10 January 1933 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.¹ He died on 22 June 2006, at age 73, in Lewiston, Montmorency, Michigan.¹ He was buried in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland, Michigan.¹

L. J. Westover was born on 30 April 1925 in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan. He and Patricia Jean Taylor were married on 2 June 1943 in Livonia, Wayne, Michigan.¹ He and Alice Lavada Eschendal were married on 2 April 1955 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.¹ He and Patricia Jean Taylor were divorced before 1958. He died on 8 November 1997, at age 72, in North Branch, Lapeer, Michigan. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbiaville, Lapeer, Michigan.¹

Alice, step-daughter to Iris (Westover) Eschendal, married 2nd to L.J . Westover, brother to Iris.

Patricia Jean Taylor was born on 18 September 1925 in Northville, Wayne, Michigan.¹ She and L. J. Westover were married on 2 June 1943 in Livonia, Wayne, Michigan.¹ She and L. J. Westover were divorced before 1958. She was married on 15 October 1960 in San Diego County, California.¹ She died on 22 May 1992, at age 66, in San Diego, San Diego, California.¹ She was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, Dan Diego, California.¹