LOWELL B. BODINE

Lowell B. Bodine, age 84, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 5:58 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born August 17, 1927 in Maybee, MI, he was the son of Benjamin C. and Lucille (Yost) Bodine.

He graduated from Dundee High School, Dundee, MI with the Class of 1946.A Whitley County resident since 2009, he was a former resident of Lake James and Michigan.On June 12, 1948, he married Phyllis A. Wiseman in Maybee, MI.After 33 years of service, he retired December, 1987, from National Life Insurance.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Phyllis A. Bodine of Columbia City; daughter, Barbara A. (Steve) Gross of Columbia City; son, David L. Bodine of Grayling, MI; 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Lennon and Harry Bodine.

Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Barry Faucett officiating. Burial will follow at Union Township Cemetery, Coesse.Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Bodine to Parkview Oaks. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.