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1927 - 2010
Maxine L. Stapish Bacon, 83, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord on August 1, 2010. She was born June 15, 1927 in Flint, MI. She married Richard Bacon on April 12, 1947 in Detriot. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Richard (Dick) E. Bacon Sr., her parents Carl Stapish and Myrtle Livingston, her brother Robert Stapish, granddaughter Demetria Wieland, and great granddaughter Graeleye Nicholas.
Surviving are her children, James R. Sr. and Sheryl Bacon, Holt Summit, MO, Richard E. Bacon Jr.,Saranac, MI, Linda Bacon-Kendall, Ionia, MI, John F. Sr. and Roxene Bacon, Summerville, SC, William H. Bacon, Jackson, MI, Margaret and Darrell Johnston, Havelock, NC, Janet (Bacon-Dixon) and Michael Priddy, Silsbee, TX, Jerry W. and Sandra Bacon, Grand Rapids, MI, Larry C. Bacon, Greenville, MI, Kathleen and John Chapman, South Lyon, MI. Also surviving are one sister Carolyn and Stanley Adamiak, Timmonium, MD, grandchildren, James Jr. (Sandy), Jason, Joshua, Anthony, Robert, John Jr., and Richard T. Bacon, Chanda (Jack Smith) Wieland, Regena (Michael) Gruber, Tami (Duane Thomas) Porter, Nathaniel, Lars (Stacy), Alexander (Karen) Johnston, Steven (Andrea) Meadows, Olivia (Timothy) Day, Patrick Dixon Jr., Elizabeth (Billy) Roberts, 30 great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews and special friend Terry Dowdell.
Maxine was a founding member of the Greenville Area Senior Center where she took charge of planning trips for the group including trips to Alaska and Hawaii. She was Senior of the Year and BPW Woman of the Year in 1998.
Maxine was a long time active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Rachel Circle.
Maxine was a 40-year member and four-time president of American Legion Auxiliary 101 in Greenville and a 26-year member of 8/40 Salon 726.
Maxine was a 41-year, life member and three time president of VFW Auxiliary 5065 in Sheridan and past 9th District President.
Maxine enjoyed sewing, quilting, reading, camping and traveling. She traveled to all 50 of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Okinawa, Africa and most of Europe.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville. Funeral Services will be 9:30 AM Friday August 6 at First Congregational Church in Greenville with Rev. Besty Kamphuis Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI at 1 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Area Senior Center, St. Paul Lutheran Church, or VFW Auxiliary 5065, Sheridan.
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Diane Hopkins
Tuesday August 24, 2010 at
1:00 PM
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Bill, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing -I just found out today (8/24) -hugs to you and your family.
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Jon Clingaman
Monday August 9, 2010 at
8:04 PM
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Janet- I just wanted to extend my sympathies with the loss of your mother. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Jon
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Celeste Heyer
Monday August 9, 2010 at
7:37 PM
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Janet- I just want you to know that I extend the most sincere sympathies to you. Please accept my condolences. I was so sad when I read the "Condolences" on Acadian Website. Know that our prayers are with you!!!
Always,
Celeste A. Heyer, EMT-B
New Orleans Dispatcher
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Eugene E. "Gene" Salassi
Monday August 9, 2010 at
12:53 PM
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Ms Janet,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers.
Gene
(Eugene E. "Gene" Salassi, BS, NREMT-P)
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Celeste A. Heyer
Monday August 9, 2010 at
12:33 PM
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Janet
If you come back to work and you receive this email I just want you to know that I extend the most sincere sympathies to you. Please accept my condolences. I was so sad when I read the "Condolences" on Acadian Website.
Know that our prayers are with you!!!
Always,
Celeste A. Heyer, EMT-B
New Orleans Dispatcher
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David A. Pierce
Monday August 9, 2010 at
12:05 PM
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Janet
I am sorry to hear of the lowss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and pryers are with you and your family
David
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Jan & Terry
Thursday August 5, 2010 at
8:38 PM
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Please know that your family is in our prayers. It was an honor to know Maxine. I also had the joy of being able to play cards with her at church. She was a great lady.
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tiffany bacon and rick bacon
Thursday August 5, 2010 at
3:36 PM
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So sorry to hear of Maxine's passing. She was such a good person and Mother. We always enjoyed talking with her.
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Lela Jurden
Thursday August 5, 2010 at
2:39 PM
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To the family of Maxine, I'm very sorry for your loss. She was a great person and will be missed.
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carol larson
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at
9:04 PM
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To a friend, You will be missed dearly. Your knowledge and wisdom will be with me forever. Thanks for all the tips. Your quilting buddie Carol
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Jacqueline (Hubbard)Short
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at
2:40 PM
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My thoughts go out to the family.
Sorry for your loss.
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Norma Yaw
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at
1:26 PM
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To the children of Maxine Bacon my sincere condolences.
Norma Yaw
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Marines and friends from Quantico, Va
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at
10:18 AM
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Darrell and my darling Maggie. It is with a heavy heart that I send this. It is a time for remembrance and healing for your family. We are with you in spirit and extend our hands for assistance and our hearts for support.
Your Marine friends and Family,
Headquarters Marine Corps, CD&I, CDD, Force Protection.
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John and Patricia Stapish
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at
7:21 AM
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To Maxine's family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time in your life. May God give you all
strength and courage to be strong.
May God bless you.
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Dusten VanBennekom
Tuesday August 3, 2010 at
3:18 PM
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we will miss seeing her tending her tomato's!The neighborhood won't be the same!
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E.Lisa (Human) Alber
Tuesday August 3, 2010 at
2:45 PM
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Janet. Sorry to hear about your mother. I will see you on Thursday and Friday!
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Kris (Hall) Bilello
Tuesday August 3, 2010 at
9:17 AM
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I have many fond memories of your mom at St. Paul. I was lucky to have an opportunity to play cards with her when i would take my dad (Chuck Hall) to St. Paul to play occasionally. Know that iam praying for your family during this difficult time.
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Judy Reusser
Monday August 2, 2010 at
4:00 PM
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John & Roxy: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will see you on Thursday.
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