Fairchild, Donald M. "Don", age 84 of Linden died Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 at the Linden United Methodist Church, 201 S. Bridge Street, Linden, Pastor Margo Kivisto officiating. Visitation will be held 122 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Sharp Funeral Home, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, with a 5 p.m. American Legion Service, under the auspices of Linden American Legion Post #119. Internment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Linden United Methodist Church. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Betty); daughters, Ginny (Steve) Yaklyvich of Burton, Katie Koeppen of Traverse City; daughter-in-law, Nancy Fairchild of Howell; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Zachary Koeppen of Traverse City; sister, Mariel Fairchild of Tucson, AZ. Preceded in death by son, Doug Fairchild, parents, Lowell and Mary Fairchild and brother, John Fairchild. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Visitation
Sunday, February 6, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Linden Chapel
209 E. Broad Street Linden 48451, United States
Funeral Service
Monday, February 7, 2011 2:00 PM
Linden United Methodist Church
201 Bridge St Linden 48451, United States