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1915 - 2008
 Claude M. Chittick age 92 of Spring Lake formerly of Greenville passed away Monday June 30, 2008 at North Ottawa Community Hospital Grand Haven. He was born in Greenville the son of Hugh and Julia Middleton Chittick on September 17, 1915. He graduated with the class of 1934 from Greenville High School and attended the University of Michigan, University of Alabama and Western Michigan. Claude was the founder of Admiral Petroleum in West Michigan and owner of the Chittick Oil Company. He was a former member of the Greenville Rotary and the Greenville Country Club and was a veteran of the US Army in WW II.
He married Maxine E. Sharpe on February 7, 1943 while stationed with the US Army in Salinas, CA. She preceded him in death on December 9,1999. His sister Martha Chittick Johnson also preceded him in death on March 7, 2004.
He is survived by his son Charles and JoAnn Chittick of Cascade, his grandsons, Michael C. Chittick of Ft. Wayne, IN and Christopher Middleton Chittick of Norman, OK his niece Kay Johnson Blumberg of Chadds Ford, PA and his nephew, Michael and Carolyn Johnson of Southbury, Conn.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 3, 2008 at 2 PM from Hurst Funeral Home Greenville with the Rev. Jerrold T. Jones of the First Congregational Church of Greenville officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery on the Middleton Chittick plot. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the First Congregational Church of Greenville. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Lenor McNaughton/Ron Donoghue
Thursday July 3, 2008 at
11:51 AM
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It is very hard to say goodbye to someone who has been such an important part of my life for so many years. The loss, although expected, will never be forgotten. Friends...good friends are difficult to find in life and always remembered.
We often see a side of a person in friendship that family cannot see - know that my brother and I have the fondest of memories of a great man, a gentle nature, a soft kindness and a special caring that is second to none. My heart is heavy with our loss and prayers go out to Charles, JoAnne, Michael and Chris as they begin to work thru what is past and blend their love for their father and grandfather into theirs paths in the future. Claude played such a great role in their lives - remember the love and know that his love for each of you was the most important thing in his life.
We are here for you and are willing to help all 4 of you in any way that we can...not to get over your loss but to get thru it.
Thoughts, prayers and love to all of you!
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Gina Ellingen
Thursday July 3, 2008 at
11:30 AM
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Claude was a successful businessman; a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle; a true and loyal friend; and an all-around great guy. Truly a life well-lived! He will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to Charles and family.
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Steven Ellingen
livesound@columbus.rr.com
Wednesday July 2, 2008 at
2:33 PM
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Claude was a good man of respect to be remembered for all his accomplishments and doings. May his legacy Live with us forever. Thank you so and I will miss you Claude.
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Chuck Gibson
Wednesday July 2, 2008 at
11:20 AM
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Charles, I am sorry for the loss of your father. Growing up in G-ville, I vividly remember him as a stedfast, good natured golf partner of my dad and his buddies, and one of the many adults who attempted to keep the swarm of kids in-line at the annual Fourth Of July fireworks at the lake.
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Ginger Gibson
Wednesday July 2, 2008 at
9:44 AM
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My deepest sympathy to you, Charles, JoAnn, Michael, and Chris. I will always remember Uncle Claude laughing and having those twinkling eyes. He always had a special way about him that one couldn't help but love to be around. He will be sorely missed. Much love to you all.
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Jeff Blumberg
jeff@pikthis.com
Wednesday July 2, 2008 at
12:40 AM
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I'm very sorry for your loss Charles. Uncle Claude was a wonderfully distinguished man and a good friend to Mom. If there is anything I can do for your family, please do not hesitate to ask.
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John M. Leese
Tuesday July 1, 2008 at
7:44 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to Charles and the entire Chittick family. Your father was a wonderful man.
John M. Leese and all of your friends at Harvey Cadillac
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Dave Sharpe Family
Tuesday July 1, 2008 at
11:14 AM
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Our deepest condolences to Charles, JoAnn, Michael and Christopher. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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