Arthur H. Corden

Holt, Michigan

Born August 1, 1922 in Jackson, MI to Wilfred and Hilda Corden, passed away on March 25, 2012 at the age of 89. Arthur served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre, during World War II. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Company in 1982 after 41 years of service.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie; daughter Valerie (David) Winans; granddaughters, Lisa (Randy) Plamondon, Wendy (Kevin) McBride, Natalie (Dan) King, Kimberly (Luke) Reynolds and Marcia Winans; 18 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren, a God-daughter, Carol Gardner Denneny and “adopted” family of John and Phyllis Tallon, who were very dear to both Art and Marge for many years.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Institutional Advancement, Hillsdale College, 33 E. College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242 or McLaren Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar St, Ste 600, Lansing, MI 48910 in Arthur’s memory. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com