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Forest Lawn Cemetery and
May 16, 1991
Grosse Pointe News
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11851 VAN DYKE AVE.
(South of McNichols)
Phone: 921.6960
Crematory Celebrates 99 years i~
of Community Service
Pictured above: Our grounds maintenance staff, members of United Steel
Workers Union Local No. 13702. Bob Schroeder, grounds superintendent is
third from the left.
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Tobe trusted with the care of a
loved one is an honor which
demands that we, the guardians
of time and keepers of your loved
ones' final resting place, strive for
excellence in all areas of service
to our families. From our trained
and professional counselors, to
our caring and understanding
office staff and grounds' workers
we promise to help meet the
requirements of those who put
their trust in us. We realize that
the loss of a loved one is often a
confusing and emotional time
and we pledge to help meet your
needs with the most compassion
and support to ensure your peace
of mind. We understand that
these and other areas of service to
our families are essential as we
continue in our heritage as the
guardians of time.
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One of our private family mausoleums.
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Karpus, Scott & Company, p'C., certified
public accountants, certifies
that the Perpetual Care Fund of
Forest Lawn Cemetery Co. is fully
ItJnded, according to the Laws of the
State of Michigan. The assets of the
Perpetual Care Fund are held at
Manufacturers National Bank. The
fair market value of the assets of the
fund are $2,011,731.00.
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The granite feature on the Russian Orthodox section.
General Manager, Richard Eichberger and Staff in front of stained glass cre~
mati on niches designed by Paul Pickel, in our Resurrection Mausoleum
Governor John Engler, with Bob Chapel.
Deckers President of Vietman
Veterans of America, Chapter 154 in
Mt. Clemens and William R.
Eldridge, President of Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
Pat Boone, National Easter Seals chairman with 1991
Poster Child Bridgett Houlihan and William R.
Eldridge, president of Forest Lawn Cemetery.
PO. YOUR CONVENIENCE,
POUST LAWN OFFSIIS
Burial property, mausoleum
crypts, cremation niches,
cremation urns, crematory,
bronze memorials, granite
memorials and monuments,
holiday vesper light program,
summer petunia nower beds,
fresh cut flower bouquets and
winter grave blankets. Committal
services available in our
Resu"ection Chapel or at the
gravesite. We are a non-sectarian
cemetery serving all faiths.
Governor and Mrs. Blanchard, pictured with Jeremy Dawson, 1:)90 Michigan
Poster Cild for Easter Seals. Mr. John Cocciolone Executive Director Easter
Seals, Mr. & Mrs. William Eldridge. Our volunteers helped to raise more than
$28,000.00 in 1990 for the Easter Seal Society with a Vegas night, food booth
at Metro Boat Show and a dinner dance. This year our volunteers have already
raised $12,000.00 towards our new goal.
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