Dr. Guy Arnold

Dr. Guy L. (Doc) Arnold passed way Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Munson Medical Center. He was born September 29th, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Guy and Margaret (Young) Arnold. Guy married Kathleen Morse on July 26th, 1986. Together, they had 3 children, Julia (Kendall) Troyer of Watervliet, Michigan, Matthew (Cindy) Hayden of St. Andrews West, ON. CA, and Maghan Elizabeth Arnold, still at home. Guy has six grandchildren: Tyler, Mattie, Ellie, and Ezra Troyer, Samuel and Oscar Hayden, four nieces, two nephews, and is survived by siblings Geri (Tom) Kartes of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Geoff (Vivian) Arnold of Traverse City, Michigan. After graduating from Redford High School in 1961, Guy entered Wayne State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science. From there, he entered Michigan State University and in 1969 graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. In 1969, he was drafted to serve in the United States Army where he obtained the rank of Captain in the Veterinary Corps. Guy was stationed in DaNang, Vietnam, and served there a year, Guy was passionate about the effects of Agent Orange and all the chemicals used in Vietnam. After Vietnam, Guy worked for the State of Michigan as a State Veterinarian. In the 1980s, Guy had a small practice at Blue Lake and in Kalkaska at Pets and Things. Guy's failing health forced him to retire in 1999 when he found out he was suffering from end stage renal disease due to diabetes. Throughout his life, Doc exhibited a great love for all of God's creatures. He truly enjoyed his four legged clients and their owners. Camping in the Upper Peninsula with his family, fishing, and wood carving brought Doc great joy. Doc was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dialysis Services of Gaylord, V.A. Clinic Gaylord, and the medical staff at Munson Medical Center. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 14th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Coldsprings Christain Fellowship Church on the corner of Darragh Road (County Road 571) and Twin Lake Road. Arrangements have been handled by the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign our online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.