Walter G. Bay

Walter G. Bay, 75, of Clare, MI, passed away on June 5th, 2013 after battling cancer. The funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church in Harrison, MI on Sunday, June 9th at 3PM followed by a dinner. Reverend Ron Cook of the First Congregational Church of Harrison, MI will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Stephenson Wyman Funeral Home in Clare, MI on June 7th (Friday), from 6PM to 8PM, and June 8th (Saturday) from 2PM to 5PM and 7PM to 9PM. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stephenson Wyman Funeral Home. Walter was born at home on August 27th, 1937. He graduated from Clare High School and took additional business courses at Central Michigan University Walter was married to Carolyn (Carter) on December 13, 1960; they were married 52 years. Walter was Owner/CEO of Tandem Transport Corp., a for-hire motor carrier (trucking company). He never retired and celebrated 42 years of service with Tandem this past March. Walter was also a Board Member of Harrison Lumber Company since 1979 and has served as President since 2003. Walter was a member of the Michigan Trucking Association and the American Trucking Association working diligently to promote the interests of the trucking industry. He served as an officer of MTA from 1988 to 1993 and held the office of President in 1991 and Chairman in 1992 and 1993. He also served as State Vice President to the ATA from 1996 to 2008. He also served as a member of the Highway Police Committee and Regulatory Committee. Walter was a dedicated Christian and member of the First Congregational Church of Harrison, MI where he also served as a Trustee. For leisure, Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and assisting his wife Carolyn with her business of breeding and racing horses. This led him to be a member of American Quarter Horse Association and the Great Lakes Quarter Horse Association. Walter is survived by his wife Carolyn, two children, Maria (Jeff) Gross and David Bay, grandchildren, Jackson Gross, Jordan Gross, and Jeffrey J. Gross, his brother Dan Bay and other family and friends. Walter is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Helen Bay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the First Congregational Church of Harrison, MI or to Walt Bay Memorial Fund - MMCC for support of Mid Michigan Community College. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Walter G. Bay

August 27, 1937 - June 5, 2013