John Anthony Rennie

Rennie, John ?Jack? Anthony, age 83, died at his home on September 25, 2008 in Prescott Valley, AZ. John was the only child of John Albert Rennie and Martha Rusch Rennie. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Rennie, currently of Prescott Valley, AZ; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Rennie of Lake Orion, MI; a daughter, Kathy (Rennie) Gaddy of Prescott, AZ;  grandchildren- John David ?Jay? and Tonka Rennie of Blairsville, GA; Coryn (Furness) and Matt Szadyr of Lake Orion, MI; Rose Rennie of Newport Beach, CA; Cecil Ryan Gaddy of Colorado Springs, CO; and Katlin (Gaddy) and Daniel Cackowski of Killeen, TX; great-grand children- Harmony, Ian, Kaleigh and Dominic; many beloved friends and extended family. John was extremely proud of his family heritage as pioneers of the Traverse City area dating back to the days of the Hannah-Lay Lumber Company, as well as the accomplishments of his own family. During his life, his love of boating, and crafting things by hand, inspired his design and building of an 18? mahogany runabout which ultimately led to the ownership of an industry leading retail marine dealership in Pontiac, MI for 39 years. He was a proud member of the Michigan Boating Industry Association. In later years, he enjoyed growing roses, collecting classic car scale replicas, and watching NASCAR and dirt-track car racing. He was enthralled by history and how-things-worked. His ingenuity lives on in his children and grand-children. He will be remembered lovingly for his stories of the past, his patience and wisdom. Services will be at Sparks-Griffith Funeral Home, in Lake Orion, MI with internment at White Chapel Cemetery. In remembrance, please plant a rose bush and admire its wonder and beauty.