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1946 - 2007
Age: 60
McLEAN, Charles L.
Giddings Court
Mattawan
Passed away Friday afternoon, June 1, 2007 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Chuck was born July 10, 1946 in Newberry, MI the son of Bert and Frances (Ellcey) McLean. Chuck was the owner and operator of M & A Camper Sales and Service in Mattawan. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and was a reserve member of the Mattawan Fire Department. On August 28, 1965 in Lawton, Michigan Chuck was united in marriage to Patricia E. Cross who survives. Also surviving are a son, Terron (Terri) McLean of Mattawan; daughter, Angie (Greg) Straka of Paw Paw; 5 grandchildren; sister, Ardie Buskirk of Florida; brother, Edward (Lois) McLean of Grand Haven, MI; extended siblings, Maxine, Polly, Harold, Lonnie and Billy; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert and a sister Flora Hyde. Family will receive friends Monday 1 to 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Pastor Rocky Goodwin and Pastor Ron Dorton officiating. Interment to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Kimberly (Strayer) Dillon & Randy Dillon
krbdillon@charter.net
Wednesday June 6, 2007 at
8:13 PM
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to everyone in the family. We will keep everyone in our prayers to get through this difficult time in your lives.
Love,
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Theresa (Kovach) Zajda
Wednesday June 6, 2007 at
7:52 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck was always so willing to help and such a good man you are all in my prayers God Bless you all Theresa & Family
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Laura Sirrine
cindyf4443@mei.net
Wednesday June 6, 2007 at
12:42 AM
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I will miss charles he was a great friend and a thoughtful person and will be greatly missed by all who new him. god bliss all. laura sirrine
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Lhamons
KapLhamon5@aol.com
Monday June 4, 2007 at
6:46 PM
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June 3, 2007
These memories that I have of Chuck McLean Is what I will always remember. We have been neighbors since 1974. I will remember him waving to me or Archie when we would pass each other on our street. He would wave to us from his house when we were outside and would shout a friendly hello and how are you doing? He and his wife Pat raised two great children together, there children played with my children on our street growing up.
One day on January 27, 1993 a friend of my son’s shot him self in my front yard. He was 16 years old. That day for some reason the 9-1-1 emergency number was not in working order and I said to my son run across the street and get Chuck, I knew he had training in an emergency situation. Chuck came running out the door of his house and started working on him and I continued dialing 9-1-1. I said Chuck the number is not working. He said call the sheriff department. While I was not able to think clearly, he just did what he was trained to do. Chuck McLain is the one who saved that boys life on that cold winter day.
That was not the end of his heroic behavior. One really hot day a few years ago, our dog Bud was running down our street with the neighbor kids and he got over heated and fell over. When Chuck found this out he came running down the street with oxygen and gave oxygen to my dog. As I seen him running towards us I remember thinking, (Oh no) I hope he knows it’s only a dog he is running for and not a person. (He knew) and it did not make a difference to him. After a few minutes Bud got up and started walking again. How many people would care enough or make an effort to save a dog. Mr. Chuck
McLean did.
I do not know why God wanted to take Chuck away from his loving family. What I do know is that God is in control of the situation, and God is now and will be forever a loving God and faithful God. His leaving this earth is not the end of his testimony. He will be with us through his wife Pat and his Children and there children and there children. Archie and I will miss him but we will see him every time we see his family.
Good bye for now and rest in peace.
Your neighbor
Archie and Kathy Lhamon
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Debbie King
Monday June 4, 2007 at
1:12 PM
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My deepest sympathy to Pat and Terron and his family, Angie and her family. I will miss his Jolly laugh at the family gatherings. My prayers are with all of you at this deeply sad time. To all the grand kids "Papa will always be with you in your hearts" Love, Debbie King
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Paul and Sharon Peterman
Monday June 4, 2007 at
11:10 AM
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Our sincere sympathy Pat to you and your family. Will miss not to see Chuck drive by and always wave with a big smile. It's so sad to lose such a good neighbor. Pat we are just down the road and if you ever need something just let us know.
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Bill and Jodie Stauffer (Red Arrow Surplus)
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
9:19 PM
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Our sincerest sympathy goes out to you Pat, Terron, Angie and Family. We enjoyed the friendship we had with Chuck over the last 13 years. We loved his stories of growing up in the U.P., Vacations, or his latest projects that he had going. We will miss him greatly. You all will be in our prayers.
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Brian & Sue (Manning) Stansbury
Sunday June 3, 2007 at
4:34 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God give you his comfort and peace during this time.
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