John Wesley Gabrion, age 89 of Zeeland, formerly of Lowell, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, December 08, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Pearl and Albert Gabrion; sister Wanda (Robert) Evans; brothers Marvin (Bobbie) Gabrion, Larry Gabrion; brothers-in-law Richard McNeal, and Miles Weaver. He is survived by his loving wife Dolores (Jewell). They were blessed to celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving with family. He is also survived by his children, Lorri Gabrion, Nancy (Gary) Wandell, Karen (Roger) Graham, and Brian Gabrion; sisters Maxine Weaver, Bonnie McNeal, Vicki (Andy) Root; sister-in-law Mary Gabrion; grandchildren (who he adored) Emily Wandell, Katie Wandell (fiancé Jim Shaw), Julie Wandell, Landon (Amber) Graham, Elizabeth (Craig) Boonstra, Brock (Arica) Graham, Brianna Gabrion, Brendan Gabrion, Madelyn Gabrion; great-grandchildren Joseph, Jacob, John, Nathan, Graham, Brady, Natalie, Casen, and Trey. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born and raised in Ithaca, MI and graduated from Central Michigan University. He was a Middle School Principle in Lowell and enjoyed watching the Lowell Red Arrows. John loved fishing, hunting at his cabin with friends, was a member of the Lowell Rotary Club, and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lowell. Memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, December 21 at First Baptist Church of Lowell, 2275 W. Main St., Lowell, MI 49331; with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Brock Graham officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Lowell.
