George W. Selden

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George W. Selden, 24, of Monroe, Michigan, formerly of L'Anse, died unexpectedly, Monday, July 18, 2005.

He was born September 15, 1980, in L'Anse, a son of Warren Selden and Gladys Rantanen. George was raised in L'Anse and lived here until moving to Monroe, Michigan in 1999 and had resided there since.

He worked as a contractor with Bulldog Enterprise in Monroe, MI specializing in landscaping and seawall construction.

George was an outgoing, caring man who enjoyed children, helping others, working on cars and giving his mother rides in his dune buggy. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle to his family.

He is survived by his mother, Gladys Rantanen of Zeba; father, Warren Selden of Pelkie; sisters, Laurie (Wayne) Champange of Monroe, MI and Tracy (Charles) Pirkola of Herman; brothers, John Selden of Monroe, MI; David Selden of Zeba and Todd Selden of Keweenaw Bay; aunts, Paula Rantanen of Zeba and Mary (Wayne) Kostamo of Pelkie; uncles Dave (Chris) Rantanen of Manistique and Walter (Avis) Leinonen of Zeba; 6 nieces and 3 nephews; and numerous cousins. His grandparents, George and Betty (Barbano) Rantanen and an uncle, Randy Rantanen preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2005 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Jacobson Funeral Home and on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Zeba Indian Mission United Methodist Church. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday in the church with Rev. John Henry officiating. Interment will be in the Pinery Cemetery.