M. Hord

"Genevieve Hord" FELCH - Genevieve Hord, 77, of Felch, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at her son's home in Felch. She was born March 7, 1927, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late James and Philomene (Potier) McEwing. She has been a resident of this area her entire life. Genevieve married Willard Hord on Oct. 19, 1946, in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 2003. She worked at Hayward's Gifts in Iron Mountain for several years and also at the Commercial National Bank, where she began as an elevator attendant and retired as the head of the bookkeeping department. Genevieve was a member of Mission Covenant Church in Foster City and attended a bible study group there. She loved gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Genevieve is survived by her son, Ronald (Marsha) Hord of Felch; a brother, Harold "Buck" (Mary) McEwing of Iron Mountain; her sisters, Eunice Hollingsworth of Beecher, Wis., Joyce (Adolph) Gustafson of Iron Mountain, Phyllis Maher of Redford Township, lower Michigan and Mary Hord of Iron Mountain; four grandchildren, Brian (Cynthia) Hord of Iron Mountain, Christopher Hord of Appleton, Wis., Chad (Amy) Hord of Felch and Sara Hord of Green Bay, Wis.; and three great-grandchildren, Amber Genevieve, Morgan and Ashton. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lester McEwing; a sister, Clara Mattson; and twin granddaughters, Erica and Jessica. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will he held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in the Homestead-Aurora Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian, Chad, Chris, Dan, Jim and Joe Hord. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in her memory to the Samaritan Purse, the Felch Mountain Bible Chapel and Mission Covenant Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Genevieve Hord online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

M. Hord

March 7, 1927 - May 15, 2004