Russell "Bill" W. Horwood

Russell "Bill" W. Horwood, age 81 of Clare, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Bill was born son of the late Russell and Hazel (Sorenson) Horwood on December 9, 1933 in Marquette. He had served his Country as a member of the Army Corp of Engineers. He was united to the love of his life Janice Timmerman on October 3, 1964 with her predeceasing him on November 20, 2005. He worked professionally in the Insurance Industry until his retirement. Bill loved his family foremost; he treasured his children and grandchildren and the time spent with them. He had an ever enlarging circle of friends, he took pride in his community of Clare and the people who worked and lived there. He was self-less, giving of his soul to others - not only his time, but his hand to help. He saw the good in all people; he was an eternal optimist. Bill had a joy of the earth - whether it was walking in a farm field, fishing a steam, or sitting watching nature and taking "pictures with his eyes" for his memories. He was an avid sports fan, especially a diehard MSU Spartan fan. Bill was kind and considerate, he greeted many with "Thanks for what you do!" or "Happy Monday!". He loved the fellowship of his hunting and fishing pals and his annual pilgrimages with his nephews to the U.P.. He had endless stories and enjoyed many adventures. Bill loved his immediate family, but he had a circle of people that he took in as his extended family. He valued hard work and honesty; above all, his character and the way he lived his life was motivated by his love of the Lord. Bill is survived by his daughters Kim Horwood and Karen (Christopher) Grossnickle; grandchildren Hannah and Max Hofweber and their father Jack Hofweber and Sophia, Evan, Lydia and Emma Grossnickle; his brothers Robert (Pat) Horwood; brother-in-laws James (Barbara) Timmerman and Alan Timmerman; many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his very special friend Corinda Brown and her family, Tom, Jenn, Hannah and Charlie Brown, Janis and Brian Bowman. Bill was predeceased by his Brother Richard and sister-in-laws Nancy Horwood, Lorraine Horwood and Joan Timmerman. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Young officiating. Burial to follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Clare County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund, or the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Russell "Bill" W. Horwood

December 9, 1933 - September 29, 2015