Orville Kiernan Obituary (1936 - 2014)

Orville D. Kiernan was born to Lydia O'Brien Kiernan Beacom and Jack Kiernan on February 24, 1936 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He had three sisters and three brothers. Bernice, Alice, Herbert, Isabel, Weldon and Jack. Orville coached little league and volunteered for the Three Oaks Fire Department. He enlisted in the Army in April of 1953 and was discharged in May of 1956. Leota G. Kiernan (Ray) was born to Ruby Baldwin Ray and Lawrence Ray on January 9, 1938; she has lived here all her life. Leota had three brothers, Charles, James and David. Leota worked at The Toddle Inn, where she would later open her own restaurant at the same location, The Waddle Inn. Orville and Leota were married on October 6, 1957; they made Three Oaks their home and spent the next fifty-six wonderful years together. Together they became involved in the community in many ways, such as taking part in the Flag Day Parade, and running the concession stand at the soft ball field on Legion Drive, along with many more activities. They truly loved the little town of Three Oaks, and each and every person in it. On February 6, 2014 they left this life together as they would have wanted it to be. In doing so they left behind many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom they loved with all their hearts. Orville and Leota's Children - Larry (Karen) Kiernan, Kevin (Julie) Kiernan, Jon (Shannon) Kiernan and Karen (Don) Kiernan Peek. Orville and Leota's Grandchildren - Heather Van Tuyle (Kiernan), Tabitha (Scott) Cooley (Kiernan), Hilary Kiernan, Scott (Jocelyn) Kiernan, Anthony (Shea) Kiernan, Sean (Caasi) Kiernan, Steven, Sherri, Zackary and Anna Peek. Orville and Leota's Great Grandchildren - Maxwell, Morgan Nicely and Emily Van Tuyle. Kadin, Colin, Lottie and Everett Cooley. A service for their lives will be at Calvary Tabernacle Church in Three Oaks on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. with visitation two hours prior at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Three Oaks Fire Department.