William Jon Parmenter

William Jon Parmenter, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at his home in West Branch, Michigan. He lived in West Branch since 2000 and formerly resided in Saline, Michigan and London, Ontario. Bill was born to Elbert and Mayvine (Kennedy) Parmenter in Alpena, Michigan. He was a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy from 1958-1962. Bill went on to serve in the Navy Reserve from 1962-1964 and the Marine Reserve in 1965. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Business Administration from Western Michigan University and his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario. Bill worked as a Director of Plant Operations at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario for 23 years. He then moved back to Michigan and worked at Saline Community Hospital and McPherson Hospital in Howell, and most recently was employed at West Branch Regional Medical Center until he retired in April, 2015.

Bill enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and gardening. He was an avid reader of history and politics. He will be remembered for his incredible work ethic, his devotion to his family, and his love of wildlife, particularly birds.

Bill is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Karen (O’Connor) Parmenter; children Jon (Peggy) Parmenter of Ithaca, New York, and Sara (Paul) Boyce of Dearborn, Michigan; and grandchildren Brendan, Claire, Ryan, Jordan, and Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive guests at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch, after which a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Father Patrick Maher.

Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to the American Lung Association in Michigan, West Branch Regional Medical Center, or Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland.