Berndale "Bernie" James Gillaspie

September 22, 1968 - November 2, 2016

Berndale J. Gillaspie of Grand Ledge passed away unexpectedly November 2, 2016. Bernie was born September 22, 1968 in Charlotte, Michigan to Bernard D. and Ruth E. (Leos) Gillaspie. Bernie loved to go fishing and was a huge Lions fan. He also collected and built model military WW II vehicles. He volunteered and devoted time helping Ledge Craft Lane and the Grand Ledge Historical Society Museum. He was a hard worker and could fix almost anything. Bernie loved and always looked forward to spending time with his daughter and granddaughter. He is survived by daughter, Sarah Lee Vance; granddaughter, Varinia; father, Bernard D. and mother, Ruth (R. Wendell) Olsen; siblings, Scott (Elfriede) Smith, Leslie (John) Prame, Lee (Brian) Chasse, Lynda (Tom) Eckstrom, Claudia Smith and J.J. (Alan) Farmer along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Bernie's life will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 4 pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to seven month old granddaughter, Varinia. Please make checks payable to Sarah Vance, 406 N. Bridge Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com