George E. Zamarron, age 86, of Ithaca, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 in Ithaca.
George was born February 28, 1926 to Trinidad and Amelia Zamarron in Hamtramck, Michigan. He married Margaret Jean Shunk March 19, 1951 in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death June 23, 2011.
George raised cattle on his farm and was also employed for 40 years at Motor Wheel in Lansing where he was an electrician. After his retirement, he continued to help out family, friends, and anyone else who called with a need - electrical or otherwise. George loved being surrounded by family and friends and sharing stories, and as we all know, no story was a short story. George also loved working in the yard, reading westerns, and writing lists. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca.
George is survived by his children Debra Zamarron Berry of Frankenmuth, Randy (Judy) Zamarron of Ithaca, Bob (Shelley) Zamarron of Ithaca, Becky Showalter of Midland, Cindy (Kyle) Nash of Gladwin, Rod (Robin) Zamarron of Jenison, Rick Zamarron of Utah; son-in-law Kipp Braman of Ithaca; grandchildren, Stephanie Ferguson, Matthew Berry, Alisha Weburg, Amy Riley, Alex Zamarron, Catherine Zamarron, Josh Braman, Jenifer Taylor, Jacob Braman, Chad Zamarron, Bobbie Zamarron, Scott Showalter, Kali Lopez, Katie Showalter, Jessica Mishler, Jordan Ritchie, Philip Rowley, Alexandria Rowley, Christopher Zamarron, Tayden Zamarron, Taylar Zamarron; 20 great grandchildren; brothers Ben, Dan, Tom, Ralph, and Ted; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; daughter Patricia Braman; son Billy Don Zamarron; sisters Emily, Juanita, Louise, Mary Ann; and brothers Bob and Dave.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Monday, November 26, 2012 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca. Burial will follow at Fritz Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8pm, with a celebration of life at 7pm, Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Gratiot County Commission on Aging or St. Paul’s Catholic Church.