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Robert Ives

August 5, 2019
Kalamazoo, MI

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Robert "Bud" Ives, age 99, was born January 21, 1920 in Kalamazoo and passed away on August 5, 2019 in Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean (Leng). Surviving are his best friend and special love Ethel McGregor; his daughter JoAnn Nosworthy (Roger); granddaughter Alicia George (Evelyn Hollenshead); several nieces and nephews: Rick Ives (Maureen), David Ives (Mary), Sue Ives Harrison (Paul), Tim Ives. His extended McGregor family, Robert McGregor (Nancy), Suzanne Dean (Lloyd), Diane Matani (Sam), Laurie Buckwell (Steve), grandchildren and great grandchildren. At the age of 22, Bud enlisted in the Army serving a four-year tour of duty in the Army Tank Corp. He was employed by The Upjohn Company from 1948 1982, where he retired as Department Head for the Paint Shop. In accordance with Bud's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5:00 to 7:00pm on Monday, August 12th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 South 9th Street. For complete obituary, please visit Bud's personalized guest book at http://www.langelands.com