George Gilchrist Jr., 65

George A. Gilchrist Jr., 65, of Kalamazoo, went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ellen; siblings, Brenda and Terry Dennis of Three Rivers and Judy and John Mohney of Oregon; mother-in-law, Eleanor Glupker of Zeeland; brothers-in-law, Philip and Karen Glupker of Byron Center, Catherine and David Wagner of Silverwood, Joel and Diana Glupker of Charleston, Timothy and Karen Glupker of Zeeland; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Madge Gilchrist; his father-in-law, Gerald Glupker; and his brother-in-law, Kenneth Glupker. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22 at Calvary Bible Church, 855 S. Drake Rd., Kalamazoo. An on-line registry is available at www.avinkcremation.com. Arrangements by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society, Schoolcraft.