Daniel Desmond Zamarron

Daniel D. Zamarron, age 97, of Middleton, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home in Middleton, with his family at his side.

Dan was born December 5, 1922 in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Trinidad Lamar and Amelia (Martinez) Zamarron.  He was the fifth of their twelve children.  He married Dalice H. Mitchell in 1950.  She preceded him in death in 1985.  He worked as a millwright for GM, retiring in 1988.  He also enjoyed farming. He lived in Gratiot for most of his life, leaving for a short time to serve his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was a life member of the Alma V.F.W., and a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ithaca.  Dan was a loving, caring person, who cared deeply for his family.

Dan is survived by five children: George “Dick” (Susan) Zamarron, Daniel Zamarron, Jr., Terry (Debbie) Zamarron, Jackie (Doug) First, and Helen (Barney) Brown; his grandchildren: Ryan (Melanie) Zamarron, Kori (Joshua) Howell, Erin (Frank) Oros, Ashley (Tim) Landrus, Trinity (Kurt) Blair, Jessica (Charles) Eldridge, John (Crystal) First, Trent (Aimee) First, Patrick First, Daniell (Michael) Bigard, and Stacy Brown; 20 great grandchildren; and his sisters-in-law, Pat, Mary, and Sarah Zamarron.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his eleven brothers and sisters: Amelia, Juanita, Louise, Benny, George, Thomas, Robert, Ralph, David, Theodore, and Mary Ann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, concluding with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, and on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at the church.  A luncheon will follow immediately after the service.  The family requests memorial contributions to Gratiot County Commission on Aging or to Residential Hospice at ResidentialHealthCareGroup.com.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.  The Zamarron family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.

Comments

[Kathy]

Our sincere condolences to each of you, Jackie, Dick, Dan, Terry, Helen and your families. May the memories of Uncle Dan be always beautiful. Hugs, blessings and love to each of you, Kathy and Toby

[Carol Merchant]

Condolences to the Zamarron family. I'm so glad I got to meet Dan a few years ago, while working on the Zamarron family story. He was a special man from a special family. Comfort and happy memories to all of you. Carol (and Richard) Merchant

[Gail & Perry DeGood]

Our condolences to your family. May you find comfort and reflect on all the great memories and love you shared with him.

[Alex Rodríguez]

Dearest Dan.
I will always be very grateful with you and Dalice for the love and kindness you gave me, making me feel like a son and part of your family during my stay in Michigan. I Iove you deeply and pray to the Lord for you both. May you both rest in peace.
Love you Alex.

[Debra and Dennis Howell]

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief.

[Mary Warren]

Sending the deepest of sympathy to you all.

[Ron Lenzi]

My sincere condolences to you Terry and your family, my your father rest in peace.

[Rick and Toni Patton]

Toni and I want to send our sincere condolences to Terry and Deb, as well as all the Zamorran family . What an incredible life your father had. You can find solace in the fact that the influence he has had, impacted more people than you will ever know..

[The Hanson family]

Jackie, so very sorry to hear about your loss! Sending love and prayers to you and your family from the entire Hanson family ❤❤

[Julie and David Reaume]

Jackie, So sorry to hear of your father's loss. Jesus has him now. He's good.

[Jean Seward]

Jackie. Sorry for your loss. I know Dad was special to the family and Trina I'm sorry for your loss.

[Judy rieke]

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your dad. Terry and your family hugs and love to all of you

[R Arden Densmore]

Heartfelt prayers to the Zamarron family. I have many fond memories of Uncle Dan growing up, a great man indeed.

[Dave and Kim]

These words come with a prayer for comfort. Terry, we are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You always spoke so highly and proudly of him. You and Debbie mean so much to us, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you until the peace of being comforted by your memories replace the pain. Love you both!

[The Jason & Kelsie Smith Family]

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of grief. He was a man with a life well lived, knowing how deeply loved he was. Praying that the memories bring you comfort.