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1918 - 2008
 Max Elton Ellsworth age 90 of Woodbeck Lake, Gowen died peacefully at his home with his family at his side Thursday July 3, 2008. He was born in Sheridan, MI on March 18,1918 and was a graduate of Sheridan High School. He was a veteran of the US Army in WWII serving at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1942. He was a member of the Greenville American Legion Post # 101 and the VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. Max was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville and a member of the Homemakers of the church. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts of American serving first with Troop # 233 of the church but also in executive positions in the Scouts. Because of his service to BSA he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award. Max was employed as a finish carpenter for many years working with Bruce Irish Builders. He also was a member of T.P.A. of Greenville.
He married Barbara Aleta Johnson on November 6 1946.
He is survived by his wife and their son Ron and Judy Ellsworth who are caring for the parents at their home at Woodbeck Lake, grandsons; Robert and Divna Ellsworth of Maine, now serving with the United Nations in Bosnia and Rick and Tammy Ellsworth of Howard City , 3 great grandchildren and his sister-in-law Betty Miller of Gowen and nieces and nephews. His sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on 11 AM Monday July 7, 2008 from First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Charnley officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens Belding. Visitation will be Sunday from 6-8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Barbara Dakin McCallister
Wednesday July 9, 2008 at
7:26 AM
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Aleta and family. I am so sorry to hear of Max's passing. I have wonderful memories of you and Max and Mom and Dad Dakin. Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your best friend and sweetheart. Love Barb
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Joe and Lydia Loeschner
Monday July 7, 2008 at
2:54 PM
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Barbara, Ron and Judy,
We wish to express our deepest sympathy upon the untimely death of Max. We will always remember his pleasant ways and how he would visit us when we were in town at Woodbeck Lake. We will never forget the friendliness and kindness that Max extended to us. He was loved by all who knew him.
With sympathy,
Joe, Lydia, Joey and Rosa Loeschner
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Greg Hansen
Monday July 7, 2008 at
7:04 AM
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I was in his Boy Scouts with him and learned a lot of skills which I still use in everyday life. I remember a winter campout at his home on the lake and remember the great times. I still live in the area and ran in to him several times and always enjoyed a visit about the camping and hikes we went on. He will be greatly missed and I'm sorry to hear of his passing, but lots of good memories.
Greg H.
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Ron Porter
Saturday July 5, 2008 at
5:53 PM
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Will never forget the great times with Max in troop 233. He always tried to show us the correct way to do camping things and never got mad if we flubed up. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ron
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Jane Woodruff
Saturday July 5, 2008 at
12:30 PM
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We cared about and will always remember Max and our great campouts. He was a great guy. Love to Aleta.
Jane
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Ray & Kathy Schafer
Saturday July 5, 2008 at
9:10 AM
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You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time, may the Lord continue to give you comfort and blessings,
Love,
Ray & Kathy Schafer
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