Arial; COLOR: #856d55; of Grand Blanc, formerly of Ortonville; died July 8, 2014. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "He was 90. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "Born March 22, 1924 in Ortonville to the late Leslie and Jennie (nee: Howell) Saunders. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; He was married to the former Lucille Westerby for 62 years. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "He is survived by 5 children, Karen (Bob) McArthur, Sharon Lowes, Kevin (Carol) Saunders, Jennifer (Larry) Orr and Elwyn (Barb) Saunders; 2 siblings, Kathleen (Elwyn) Leece, Jean (Ray) Long; sister-in-laws, Elaine Westerby, Dorthy Feenstra and Phyllis Saunders; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren with his first great great grandchild due in October; many nieces, nephews and friends in Palmetto, FL including close friends, Marian Whitte, John and Pat Gillium, Evelyn Humphrey and the Breakfast Club. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "Preceded in death by his wife Lucille Saunders, brother Merlin Saunders and granddaughter, Melissa Lowes. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "He graduated from Ortonville High School and retried from Pontiac Motor Division Plant 14 with 37 years of service. Arial; COLOR: #856d55; "He was a member of Hillside Bible Church, Life member and Past Master of Ortonville Masonic Lodge #339 F amp; AM, Life member and Past Patron of Ortonville Eastern Star # 286 OES.