William James Callan

February 14, 1931 ~
March 21, 2025

William James Callan, aged 94, of Middleville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. He was born on the family farm in Grandville, Michigan on February 14, 1931. Bill’s love of farming, nature, and gardening continued throughout his life. He was a United States Army Korean War veteran and earned a Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service and United Nations Service Medals. Bill retired from General Motors after 22 years and was an accomplished machinist and electrician. Prior to that he worked at General Electric for 12 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary (Kindlarski) Callan in 2019; daughter, Ann Hammond; granddaughter, Laci Washburn. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, John (Georgia) Callan; grandchildren: Matthew (Sharon) Callan (Danielle, Matthew, Jr., Maya), Molly Callan, Mark Heyboer, Max Heyboer, Chelsea Lozano; as well as several beloved nephews and nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft SE, Caledonia, with Rev. Michael Cilibraise presiding. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10-11 am prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Memorial Visitation: Friday, March 28 | 10:00am - 11:00am

Memorial Visitation
Friday, March 28
10:00am - 11:00am

Holy Family Catholic Church
9669 Kraft SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
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Memorial Service: Friday, March 28 | 11:00am

Memorial Service
Friday, March 28
11:00am

Holy Family Catholic Church
9669 Kraft SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
Get Directions

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March 28, 2025

Little did we know, that living across the street from Mary and Bill would be one of our life's greatest blessings! They both had their own stories to tell and we so enjoyed listening, learning and sharing with them. Shortly after we moved to Fl, Mary passed but Bill and I continued to talk weekly. I will miss the insight on life, the funny stories and watching them both working around the farm....We simply we miss them. West Garbow will never be the same. We will continue to lovely think of them, miss them dearly and learn from the wisdom they shared so freely. West Garbow will never be the same.

- Judy & Vee Rogers

March 22, 2025

Uncle Bill was a kind and very intelligent man. We have many fond memories from living next door to him growing up. Family was paramount to him.

- Julie Edewaard