Dr. Robert Simmons Ormond Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dr. Robert Simmons Ormond, age 94, of Holly, died Mar. 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Wed. Mar. 29, 2017 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly with Rev. Sharlyn Gates officiating. Robert was born on Jan. 1, 1923 in Detroit to John and Charlotte (Simmons) Ormond. He married Mary Lou Palmer on May 29, 1943 and she preceded him in death on Aug. 8, 1963. He married Anita Sue Coulter on Aug. 8, 1964. He attended Princeton University, and he received a doctor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1947. He served his country as a Jr. Lieutenant and as a physician in the US Navy. Robert worked with Dr. Eiler at Henry Ford Hospital from 1964-1970, was head of radiology at Hurley Medical Center from 1970-1994, and clinical professor of Radiology at Michigan State University. He is survived by his wife Anita; children, Inessa Ormond, Trish Reeb (Chuck), Diana Lightmoon (Merlin), Robert Ormond Jr., Denni Brunsden (Ted), Linda Ormond-Matlock (Mike), and Cheryl Stewart. There were 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarksburg, MD 20871. www.brightfocus.org/MDR or the Ormond Wildlife Sanctuary. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

Dr. Robert Simmons Ormond

January 1, 1923 - March 24, 2017