Jacob P. Wabindato

Jacob Peter Wabindato, age 91 of Fruitport, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at North Ottawa Community Hospital. Jacob was born on May 20, 1923 in Custer, Michigan to Peter and Sophia Wabindato. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and retired after working for 31 years as a Tree Trimmer for Consumers Power Company. Jacob was a member of the Warriors Society, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, and was also a member of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Muskegon. He will be lovingly remembered as an avid fisherman, a hunter, and a hard worker. He also enjoyed bowling and spending quality time with family. Jacob is survived by his wife, Betty (LaPlante) Wabindato; his children, Jacob L (Barb) Wabindato, Steven (Kimberly) Wabindato, Jeffery P. (Sally) Wabindato, and Sharleen Wabindato; his 16 grandchildren; many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and step children. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Boomer. A memorial service for Jacob will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 1 PM at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 239 West Clay Avenue in Muskegon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.