George Niles Woodin

November 28, 1937 - April 17, 2019

George Niles Woodin, 81, of Torch Lake, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 after a hard fought battle, with his wife by his side. George was born on November 28, 1937 in Muskegon to the late Niles and Lucille (Schrebe) Woodin. George was a member of the Northwest Corvette Club, and enjoyed attending car shows. He looked forward to going to Gulf Shores playing shuffleboard and visiting with his lifelong friends. George spent time at the Turtle Creek and Biloxi Mississippi Casino's, and took great pride in the landscape of his home. His family was his greatest joy and he loved them very much. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of 25 years Joanne Campbell Woodin, Children; Valerie (Dale) Thornburg, Carla Waite, Daniel (Tammy) Woodin, Ryan(Holly) Woodin step children: Denise (Larry) Rathburn Jenny (Bruce- dec) Byron, grandchildren; Dylan, Emma, Wyatt, Dustin (Nancy) Celsey, Cody, Tanner, Megan, Nicholas, Zackary, Matthew, Jacob, Dale Russell, Dennis (Michelle), seven great grandchildren, sister Marian Lake, several nieces and nephews and his best pal Tuxedo the Shitzu. George is preceded in death by his parents, stepson Michael Campbell, siblings Richard, Glen, Shirley Sanford, Maxine Wilson. A celebration of life will be held on May 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the lower level of the Kalkaska Funeral Home with Pastor Timothy Manzer officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home.