Brian Keith Willette (66) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born June 29, 1958 in Bay City, Mich., to Joseph and Elnora (Vink) Willette.
Brian married the love of his life, Laurie (Eitrem) on Aug. 18, 2000. You may remember Brian from the pool or bowling leagues he was in years ago. He was also a cook at Jeff’s Restaurant, Deli Manager at Glen’s Market until they closed their doors, and his most recent, Assistant Manager at the Admiral Gas Station until he began his battle with cancer four years ago.
He was an avid deer hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed sitting on his deck for hours watching the birds and other forms of wildlife. He was always there to lend a helping hand, offer advice, or crack a joke. His favorite pastime was to joke around with his family. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle. His quick wit and quirky smile will be greatly missed by all.
Brian is survived by his Wife, Laurie, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; Daughters: Kylie (Josh) Willette-Sibbald, Latisha Willette both of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and Keri (Dale) Saunders of Prattville, Ala.; Sons: Nathan (Samantha) Cremeans and Timothy (Erin) Cremeans both of Rudyard, Mich.; Grandchildren: Kelsea (Jeremy), Maddison, Kaylynn, Dominic (Kae), Caleb, Mya (Noah), Emma, Liam, Nathen, TJ, and Isabelle, plus another grandson due in a few weeks; Great-Grandchildren: Eli, Denver,Clayton, and another great-grandson on the way due in December; Brothers: Virgil (Debbie) Willette of Bay City Michigan, Matthew (Shiloh) Willette of Bay City; Stepbrothers, Charles Willett, Chip Willett and Dennis Willett of Oklahoma; Sister, Penny (Tom) Post of Bay City; Stepsisters: Dianne Goode of Merrill, Mich., Joanne Tebedo of Bay City, Julie (Terry) Wilson of Bay City, and Karen (Kenneth) Sylvester of Bay City; Mother-In-Law: Elaine Eitrem of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; Brothers-In-Law Mike (Kim) Eitrem of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Greg (Terri) Eitrem of Las Vegas, Nev.; Sister-In-Law: Kristina (Rob Johnson) Switzer of Dafter, Mich.
Brian also has many nieces and nephews who will all miss him dearly along with his little dog buster and a life long friend Ruel Roden. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Willette and Elnora Willette both of Bay City, Mich.; Brothers: Joseph Willette of Florida, Robert Willette and Martin Willette of Bay City; Stepbrother: Harold Coppinger of Bay City; Stepsister, Denise Androl of Bay City; Sister-In-Law: Robyn Willette of Bay City, Mich.; Niece, Brianne Willette of Bay City, Mich.; Father-In-Law: Odin Eitrem of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; and Brother-In-Law: Henry Switzer of Dafter, Mich. Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at familylifefh.com
