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Clair Douglas Pardee
Clair Douglas Pardee of Saginaw, MI passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Known as “Doug”, he was born in Detroit Michigan on November 19, 1928 to the late Marjorie (Snow) Pardee and St. Clair Bean Pardee. He attended Rodney B. Wilson High School in St Johns Michigan. Additionally he attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he obtained his degree in Architecture as did his father.
Upon graduation from the U of M, Doug enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He obtained the Officer’s rank of Lieutenant Navigator of an LST transport ship. While stationed in Japan between 1953 and 1955, Doug met his bride Taeko (Shiba) and was married in 1955.
Doug was always enthusiastic about his profession where he designed and oversaw many large architectural projects across the country. He could also frequently be seen on his long walks over his life and was an avid dog lover.
Doug is survived by his wife Taeko, two children Douglas Scott (Ann) and Mark David, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maxiene Healy-Erath of Culver Indiana.
A Cremation has taken place and there will be a family memorial service held at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date.
Suzanne Faivor
Heaven gained an angel when Suzanne Faivor of St. Johns and Huntersville, North Carolina walked with Jesus on August 27, 2022. She was born on March 26, 1965.
She will be greatly missed by all.
A full obituary will be published, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home.