- Date Of Birth: May 23, 1928
- Date Of Death: November 26, 2013
- State: Michigan
Henry McFadden, 85, of Three Oaks, Michigan returned home to his Lord on Monday morning, November 25, 2013. Henry was born May 23, 1928 in Fulton, Mississippi to Covella and Bertha (Wouldridge) McFadden. He never forgot the lessons learned as a child about working hard and providing for his family.
On August 28, 1948 he married Ardis Rasmussen in Galien, Michigan, they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Henry could always find a job, when laid off from Clark Equipment Company, he was quick to find temporary work until he could return to Clarks. In 1972 he received an award at Clarks for a suggestion he submitted that doubled the axle end assembly production in his department. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company for over 32 years. Henry worked hard around his home as well, fixing things himself and working the farm. Even in retirement his need to keep busy led him to many interesting jobs.
Henry enjoyed traveling with his wife, they saw many areas of Michigan and the United States in their motor home and also while transporting cars from one dealership to another. Yankee Springs Recreational Area was a favorite camping spot of his. Henry loved his family, working hard around the house and yard, and visiting with his friends over coffee or after church. He attended the Fellowship Bible Church in Sawyer, Michigan.
Henry is survived by his loving wife, Ardis; children, Patricia “Patti” Washer and her husband Thomas of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Richard McFadden of Berrien Springs, Michigan; grandchildren, Glen McFadden, Kevin Milem and David Milem; one great grandchild on the way; his sister Symantha Winfield of Mississippi; brother in law Paul “Irish” Swords of New Troy, Michigan and his cousin Betty Simmons and her husband Charley “Perry” of Three Oaks. He was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Swords and brother Edward McFadden.
