Wesley Max Newlove

Wesley Max Newlove 81, of Peck passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, after a long Illness. He was born June 4, 1927, in Melvin. He married Ruth Moran on December 22, 1979, in Memphis. “Max” served his country with the United States Army during WWII. He was a lifelong area farmer and was employed by Mueller Brass, Port Huron, for 22 years, L & L of Romeo for ten years and for Bluebird enterprises until his retirement. Surviving in addition to his loving wife Ruth of 29 years, are a son and two daughters, Roy Newlove and his wife Shannon of California, Debbie and her husband Carl Gordon of Croswell and Kathy and her husband Andy Lewis of Peck; nine grandchildren; Dustin Newlove (Cynthia) of New Jersey, Jonathan Newlove (Jessica) of California, Heather Terpelle (Dennis) of California, Rodney Gordon (Christy) of Croswell, Tracey Slack (Michael) of Comstock Park, Nicole Whitley (Theodore) of Croswell, Tiffany Kern (Matt) of Reese, Jeremy Kipp of Lincoln Park and Scott Lewis (Lesa) of Peck; 20 great-grandchildren with three more coming; two sisters, Jean Hastings and Marie Beadle both of Port Huron along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Max was preceded in death by his parents John Wesley Newlove on September 20, 1967 and Wealtha Ada Newlove (Lord) on May 14, 1933 as well as a sister Leona Quinlan on July 4, 1998. He was bound to the land from the day of his birth, His roots anchored deep in the fertile earth, Nurtured, sustained by the soil he grew, And his life, like furrows ran straight and true. In faith each spring he planted the seeds, In hope to reap his family's needs, With patience he waited for the harvest to come, To gather the fruits of his labor home. Every turning seasons, the years sped past, Til the final harvest came at last, Then claimed anew by beloved sod, He gathered home to be with God. Max will be in his families hearts forever. Always loved, forever missed. His family honors the memory of Max and invites you to visit and share Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday with 10:00 a.m. visiting. Rev. Anthony Ferriell, pastor of Trinity Missionary Church, Yale, will officiate. Burial will be in Speaker Township Cemetery, Speaker Township. Memorials are suggested to “Wishes of the Family”. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

Wesley Max Newlove

June 4, 1927 - May 19, 2009