Bedford B. Borden

Bedford B. Borden, 92 passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2025, in Bangor, MI. Bedford was born August 1, 1932 in Moulton, Alabama to Clarence & Ellie Borden. Bedford was preceeded in death by his loving wife Bertha, son Farish Borden, Great-Grandson Sean Borden, Great-Granddaughter Monica Ibarra, sister Ivadean Hensen and two brothers Wallace and Glenn Borden. Bedford was a devoted husband of 67 years to Bertha, prior to her passing in 2016. Their greatest pride and joy was their large, extended family. He is survived by his children, Bobby Borden, Jerry/Debbie Borden, and Earl/Edna Borden all of Bangor, daughter-in-law Vicky Borden of Coloma, brother Coy Borden and cousin Denzel Borden, both of Moulton, AL; 12 grandchildren - Sherry Wilson, Chuck (Russell) Borden, Melissa Borden, Christopher Borden, Kimberly/Roy Collum, Amanda/John Hay, Jessica/Derrell Monroe, Marye/Steven Cretsinger, Michelle Higgins, Valerie/Paul Martinczak, Angela/Thomas McColl and Michael Borden; 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Bedford is also survived by 2 very special life-long neighborhood friends Richard Krogel and Phil Pitts. Bedford lived in the Bangor area for 69 years where he raised his family of four boys with his late wife Bertha. He was a local fruit and vegetable farmer, he had a fruit market at his home for over 40 years, where he grew/sold his pride and joy beautiful Howden pumpkins every fall, as well as numerous fruits and vegetables. You could find Bedford/Dad/Gramps on any sunny day in the spring, summer or fall working in his meticulously well-groomed 10-acre garden. His garden kept him active, happy and joyful. If he wasn't gardening, he was probably canning in the kitchen. Bedford was an avid hunter and fisherman. In 1969 he was a finalist in Michigan's Biggest Buck Contest, sacking a 23-point buck in Arlington Township and appearing on Michigan's Out-Of-Doors television program. He loved his neighborhood and was always welcomed by his neighbors; guess you could say he knew everyone in a "country mile" , Bedford's eyes would light up on any visit and on any given day when his family or friends were around. Bedford/Dad/Gramps will be missed by many. The family will meet friends from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1 PM on Thursday, February 6th, at the Bangor Chapel, D.L. Miller Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hoppin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Caring Circle Hospice" of St. Joseph, MI.

Bedford B. Borden

August 1, 1932 - February 1, 2025