Jay Junior Londo was born on August 15, 1933 at 3:00 a.m. in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the son of Bert Londo & Delores Irene Rawn Londo . He was one of seven children who grew to adulthood. Since Grandma didn't have a name chosen and couldn't give the nurse a name, the nurse took it upon her self to fill out the birth certificate with the name, Junior Londo. That was the name he went through school with & it was his name when he joined the Navy. He was called Jay all of his life. After he married & when his son was nine months old, he went to a notary and had his name changed to Jay Junior Londo. Later in life, all of his social security was sent to him under the name Jay B. Londo.
Jay grew up in Grand Rapids and lived with his family on Grant Street. His father worked as a Machinist on the Pennsylvania railroad. His mother was a homemaker. He attended Franklin Elementary School & later he attended South High School.
Prior to his marriage, he served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1951.
On August 4, 1956, he married Linda Lou Ketchum Londo, daughter of Oren Jacob Ketchum and Margaret Harriet Thompson. They shared 40 years together before her untimely death on June 16, 1997. To this union were born 3 healthy children, Kathy, Diane, and son Oren. He supported his family by working for many years at Keeler Brass as a plater and owned his home on Burton Street, where he lived for most of his adult life.
My Uncle Jay had a great sense of humor and was a very playful guy. We would always visit his family when we visited Michigan. We always felt welcome at his and Aunt Linda's house.
Uncle Jay passed away the day after Christmas, 2007. He will always be missed. Uncle Jay had three children Kathy, Diane, and Oren, 6 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bert Londo, Jr of Arlington, Texas and sisters, Lois DeMeester of Comstock Park, Geraldine Homrich and Glenda Adams of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews.
The following is the beautiful obituary written by my cousin Kathy. Thank you Kathy for such a beautiful summation of your dad's life.
At the funeral there were military honors rendered by the Sheridan VFW. Also honoring Dad was two of his grandchildren Jay & Valerie singing Brad Paisley's, "When I Get Where I'm Going"
It appeared in The Daily News on December 27, 2007
JAY B. JUNIOR LONDO
STANTON- Jay B. Junior Londo, 74, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at his daughter's home from complications due to Multiple Myeloma.
He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Grand Rapids, the son of Bert Sr. and Delores Irene Rawn Londo.
On Aug. 4, 1956, he married Linda L. Ketchum in Walker. They spent almost 41 year together until Linda's death on June 16, 1997. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked for 43 years at Keeler Brass plating & driving hi-lo. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Wyoming. Most recently he lived in Six Lakes with his daughter and son-in-law. He enjoyed building model ships, collecting stamps, reading, riding trains, going for walks, woodworking and remodeling his house. He liked to travel in the U.S. and even made two trips to Australia. What he most enjoyed was playing with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Gilbert Londo & a sister Shirley Londo Reichert brothers-in-law Edward "Mick" Reichert & Raymond DeMeester .
He is survived by his children, Kathy and Jim Barnes of Six Lakes, Diane and John Irwin of Hopkins, Oren Londo and his fiancee, Beverly Holstege, and her children of Georgetown Township; six grandchildren, Jay and Svetlana Yearsovich, Chris and Heather Barnes, Valerie and Nate Biezais, Kari and Troy Alexander and twins Rebekah and Andrew Barnes; eight great grandchildren, Mason, Karrigan, Tyler, Lennox, Madison, Lauren, Marcus, and Hunter; brother Bert (Marcia) Londo & sisters, Grace Lois Londo DeMeester ,Geraldine Londo Homrich & Glenda Londo Adams . Sister's-in-law Donna (Chuck) Ketchum Smith, Betty (Don)Ketchum Thompson, Patsy (Jim) Ketchum Turner. The family would like to thank Dr. Alverez, PA-C Paul Clouse, the staff of Edmore Care, Dr. Zakem and Dr. Brinker of the Cancer and Hematology center, dedicated nurses, Melissa and Sue, for their compassionate care and the support and kindness of the office staff. Your support and care of Dad is greatly appreciated.
A funeral celebrating Jay's life will be 11 A.M. Saturday at the Barden Family Funeral Home, Stanton, with the Pastor Eugene Kooi of Entrican Bible Church officiating.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Montcalm County Commission on Aging, of Youth for Understanding. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
My Dad was also preceded in death by several infant siblings. Memorials for most of these children are as follows: Bert Jacob Londo , Delores Irene Londo , Jane Loraine Londo , Bert Londo .
December 27, 2009. A special thanks to my cousin Krystal Londo Kelley, who "introduced" me to FAG. She wrote the lovely biography about my Father when she made this memorial and transfered it to me to maintain. Thank you Cuz!
February 3, 2010. Many thanks to my dear friend, Noname-who sponsored both of my parent's memorials. Encouraging, sweet & a giving heart. Thank you & God bless you both V.& R.
Kathy
Jay grew up in Grand Rapids and lived with his family on Grant Street. His father worked as a Machinist on the Pennsylvania railroad. His mother was a homemaker. He attended Franklin Elementary School & later he attended South High School.
Prior to his marriage, he served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1951.
On August 4, 1956, he married Linda Lou Ketchum Londo, daughter of Oren Jacob Ketchum and Margaret Harriet Thompson. They shared 40 years together before her untimely death on June 16, 1997. To this union were born 3 healthy children, Kathy, Diane, and son Oren. He supported his family by working for many years at Keeler Brass as a plater and owned his home on Burton Street, where he lived for most of his adult life.
My Uncle Jay had a great sense of humor and was a very playful guy. We would always visit his family when we visited Michigan. We always felt welcome at his and Aunt Linda's house.
Uncle Jay passed away the day after Christmas, 2007. He will always be missed. Uncle Jay had three children Kathy, Diane, and Oren, 6 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bert Londo, Jr of Arlington, Texas and sisters, Lois DeMeester of Comstock Park, Geraldine Homrich and Glenda Adams of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews.
The following is the beautiful obituary written by my cousin Kathy. Thank you Kathy for such a beautiful summation of your dad's life.
At the funeral there were military honors rendered by the Sheridan VFW. Also honoring Dad was two of his grandchildren Jay & Valerie singing Brad Paisley's, "When I Get Where I'm Going"
It appeared in The Daily News on December 27, 2007
JAY B. JUNIOR LONDO
STANTON- Jay B. Junior Londo, 74, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at his daughter's home from complications due to Multiple Myeloma.
He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Grand Rapids, the son of Bert Sr. and Delores Irene Rawn Londo.
On Aug. 4, 1956, he married Linda L. Ketchum in Walker. They spent almost 41 year together until Linda's death on June 16, 1997. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked for 43 years at Keeler Brass plating & driving hi-lo. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Wyoming. Most recently he lived in Six Lakes with his daughter and son-in-law. He enjoyed building model ships, collecting stamps, reading, riding trains, going for walks, woodworking and remodeling his house. He liked to travel in the U.S. and even made two trips to Australia. What he most enjoyed was playing with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Gilbert Londo & a sister Shirley Londo Reichert brothers-in-law Edward "Mick" Reichert & Raymond DeMeester .
He is survived by his children, Kathy and Jim Barnes of Six Lakes, Diane and John Irwin of Hopkins, Oren Londo and his fiancee, Beverly Holstege, and her children of Georgetown Township; six grandchildren, Jay and Svetlana Yearsovich, Chris and Heather Barnes, Valerie and Nate Biezais, Kari and Troy Alexander and twins Rebekah and Andrew Barnes; eight great grandchildren, Mason, Karrigan, Tyler, Lennox, Madison, Lauren, Marcus, and Hunter; brother Bert (Marcia) Londo & sisters, Grace Lois Londo DeMeester ,Geraldine Londo Homrich & Glenda Londo Adams . Sister's-in-law Donna (Chuck) Ketchum Smith, Betty (Don)Ketchum Thompson, Patsy (Jim) Ketchum Turner. The family would like to thank Dr. Alverez, PA-C Paul Clouse, the staff of Edmore Care, Dr. Zakem and Dr. Brinker of the Cancer and Hematology center, dedicated nurses, Melissa and Sue, for their compassionate care and the support and kindness of the office staff. Your support and care of Dad is greatly appreciated.
A funeral celebrating Jay's life will be 11 A.M. Saturday at the Barden Family Funeral Home, Stanton, with the Pastor Eugene Kooi of Entrican Bible Church officiating.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Montcalm County Commission on Aging, of Youth for Understanding. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
My Dad was also preceded in death by several infant siblings. Memorials for most of these children are as follows: Bert Jacob Londo , Delores Irene Londo , Jane Loraine Londo , Bert Londo .
December 27, 2009. A special thanks to my cousin Krystal Londo Kelley, who "introduced" me to FAG. She wrote the lovely biography about my Father when she made this memorial and transfered it to me to maintain. Thank you Cuz!
February 3, 2010. Many thanks to my dear friend, Noname-who sponsored both of my parent's memorials. Encouraging, sweet & a giving heart. Thank you & God bless you both V.& R.
Kathy
Jay Junior Londo was born on August 15, 1933 at 3:00 a.m. in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was the son of Bert Londo & Delores Irene Rawn Londo . He was one of seven children who grew to adulthood. Since Grandma didn't have a name chosen and couldn't give the nurse a name, the nurse took it upon her self to fill out the birth certificate with the name, Junior Londo. That was the name he went through school with & it was his name when he joined the Navy. He was called Jay all of his life. After he married & when his son was nine months old, he went to a notary and had his name changed to Jay Junior Londo. Later in life, all of his social security was sent to him under the name Jay B. Londo.
Jay grew up in Grand Rapids and lived with his family on Grant Street. His father worked as a Machinist on the Pennsylvania railroad. His mother was a homemaker. He attended Franklin Elementary School & later he attended South High School.
Prior to his marriage, he served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1951.
On August 4, 1956, he married Linda Lou Ketchum Londo, daughter of Oren Jacob Ketchum and Margaret Harriet Thompson. They shared 40 years together before her untimely death on June 16, 1997. To this union were born 3 healthy children, Kathy, Diane, and son Oren. He supported his family by working for many years at Keeler Brass as a plater and owned his home on Burton Street, where he lived for most of his adult life.
My Uncle Jay had a great sense of humor and was a very playful guy. We would always visit his family when we visited Michigan. We always felt welcome at his and Aunt Linda's house.
Uncle Jay passed away the day after Christmas, 2007. He will always be missed. Uncle Jay had three children Kathy, Diane, and Oren, 6 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bert Londo, Jr of Arlington, Texas and sisters, Lois DeMeester of Comstock Park, Geraldine Homrich and Glenda Adams of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews.
The following is the beautiful obituary written by my cousin Kathy. Thank you Kathy for such a beautiful summation of your dad's life.
At the funeral there were military honors rendered by the Sheridan VFW. Also honoring Dad was two of his grandchildren Jay & Valerie singing Brad Paisley's, "When I Get Where I'm Going"
It appeared in The Daily News on December 27, 2007
JAY B. JUNIOR LONDO
STANTON- Jay B. Junior Londo, 74, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at his daughter's home from complications due to Multiple Myeloma.
He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Grand Rapids, the son of Bert Sr. and Delores Irene Rawn Londo.
On Aug. 4, 1956, he married Linda L. Ketchum in Walker. They spent almost 41 year together until Linda's death on June 16, 1997. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked for 43 years at Keeler Brass plating & driving hi-lo. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Wyoming. Most recently he lived in Six Lakes with his daughter and son-in-law. He enjoyed building model ships, collecting stamps, reading, riding trains, going for walks, woodworking and remodeling his house. He liked to travel in the U.S. and even made two trips to Australia. What he most enjoyed was playing with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Gilbert Londo & a sister Shirley Londo Reichert brothers-in-law Edward "Mick" Reichert & Raymond DeMeester .
He is survived by his children, Kathy and Jim Barnes of Six Lakes, Diane and John Irwin of Hopkins, Oren Londo and his fiancee, Beverly Holstege, and her children of Georgetown Township; six grandchildren, Jay and Svetlana Yearsovich, Chris and Heather Barnes, Valerie and Nate Biezais, Kari and Troy Alexander and twins Rebekah and Andrew Barnes; eight great grandchildren, Mason, Karrigan, Tyler, Lennox, Madison, Lauren, Marcus, and Hunter; brother Bert (Marcia) Londo & sisters, Grace Lois Londo DeMeester ,Geraldine Londo Homrich & Glenda Londo Adams . Sister's-in-law Donna (Chuck) Ketchum Smith, Betty (Don)Ketchum Thompson, Patsy (Jim) Ketchum Turner. The family would like to thank Dr. Alverez, PA-C Paul Clouse, the staff of Edmore Care, Dr. Zakem and Dr. Brinker of the Cancer and Hematology center, dedicated nurses, Melissa and Sue, for their compassionate care and the support and kindness of the office staff. Your support and care of Dad is greatly appreciated.
A funeral celebrating Jay's life will be 11 A.M. Saturday at the Barden Family Funeral Home, Stanton, with the Pastor Eugene Kooi of Entrican Bible Church officiating.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Montcalm County Commission on Aging, of Youth for Understanding. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
My Dad was also preceded in death by several infant siblings. Memorials for most of these children are as follows: Bert Jacob Londo , Delores Irene Londo , Jane Loraine Londo , Bert Londo .
December 27, 2009. A special thanks to my cousin Krystal Londo Kelley, who "introduced" me to FAG. She wrote the lovely biography about my Father when she made this memorial and transfered it to me to maintain. Thank you Cuz!
February 3, 2010. Many thanks to my dear friend, Noname-who sponsored both of my parent's memorials. Encouraging, sweet & a giving heart. Thank you & God bless you both V.& R.
Kathy
Jay grew up in Grand Rapids and lived with his family on Grant Street. His father worked as a Machinist on the Pennsylvania railroad. His mother was a homemaker. He attended Franklin Elementary School & later he attended South High School.
Prior to his marriage, he served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on July 13, 1951.
On August 4, 1956, he married Linda Lou Ketchum Londo, daughter of Oren Jacob Ketchum and Margaret Harriet Thompson. They shared 40 years together before her untimely death on June 16, 1997. To this union were born 3 healthy children, Kathy, Diane, and son Oren. He supported his family by working for many years at Keeler Brass as a plater and owned his home on Burton Street, where he lived for most of his adult life.
My Uncle Jay had a great sense of humor and was a very playful guy. We would always visit his family when we visited Michigan. We always felt welcome at his and Aunt Linda's house.
Uncle Jay passed away the day after Christmas, 2007. He will always be missed. Uncle Jay had three children Kathy, Diane, and Oren, 6 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Bert Londo, Jr of Arlington, Texas and sisters, Lois DeMeester of Comstock Park, Geraldine Homrich and Glenda Adams of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews.
The following is the beautiful obituary written by my cousin Kathy. Thank you Kathy for such a beautiful summation of your dad's life.
At the funeral there were military honors rendered by the Sheridan VFW. Also honoring Dad was two of his grandchildren Jay & Valerie singing Brad Paisley's, "When I Get Where I'm Going"
It appeared in The Daily News on December 27, 2007
JAY B. JUNIOR LONDO
STANTON- Jay B. Junior Londo, 74, of Six Lakes, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at his daughter's home from complications due to Multiple Myeloma.
He was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Grand Rapids, the son of Bert Sr. and Delores Irene Rawn Londo.
On Aug. 4, 1956, he married Linda L. Ketchum in Walker. They spent almost 41 year together until Linda's death on June 16, 1997. Jay served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and worked for 43 years at Keeler Brass plating & driving hi-lo. He was a past member of the Moose Lodge in Wyoming. Most recently he lived in Six Lakes with his daughter and son-in-law. He enjoyed building model ships, collecting stamps, reading, riding trains, going for walks, woodworking and remodeling his house. He liked to travel in the U.S. and even made two trips to Australia. What he most enjoyed was playing with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Gilbert Londo & a sister Shirley Londo Reichert brothers-in-law Edward "Mick" Reichert & Raymond DeMeester .
He is survived by his children, Kathy and Jim Barnes of Six Lakes, Diane and John Irwin of Hopkins, Oren Londo and his fiancee, Beverly Holstege, and her children of Georgetown Township; six grandchildren, Jay and Svetlana Yearsovich, Chris and Heather Barnes, Valerie and Nate Biezais, Kari and Troy Alexander and twins Rebekah and Andrew Barnes; eight great grandchildren, Mason, Karrigan, Tyler, Lennox, Madison, Lauren, Marcus, and Hunter; brother Bert (Marcia) Londo & sisters, Grace Lois Londo DeMeester ,Geraldine Londo Homrich & Glenda Londo Adams . Sister's-in-law Donna (Chuck) Ketchum Smith, Betty (Don)Ketchum Thompson, Patsy (Jim) Ketchum Turner. The family would like to thank Dr. Alverez, PA-C Paul Clouse, the staff of Edmore Care, Dr. Zakem and Dr. Brinker of the Cancer and Hematology center, dedicated nurses, Melissa and Sue, for their compassionate care and the support and kindness of the office staff. Your support and care of Dad is greatly appreciated.
A funeral celebrating Jay's life will be 11 A.M. Saturday at the Barden Family Funeral Home, Stanton, with the Pastor Eugene Kooi of Entrican Bible Church officiating.
The family will greet friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, Montcalm County Commission on Aging, of Youth for Understanding. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
My Dad was also preceded in death by several infant siblings. Memorials for most of these children are as follows: Bert Jacob Londo , Delores Irene Londo , Jane Loraine Londo , Bert Londo .
December 27, 2009. A special thanks to my cousin Krystal Londo Kelley, who "introduced" me to FAG. She wrote the lovely biography about my Father when she made this memorial and transfered it to me to maintain. Thank you Cuz!
February 3, 2010. Many thanks to my dear friend, Noname-who sponsored both of my parent's memorials. Encouraging, sweet & a giving heart. Thank you & God bless you both V.& R.
Kathy
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