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1918 - 2008
Age: 89
MUMFORD, Maxwell
Paw Paw
Max passed away suddenly Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at Lakeview Community Hospital, Paw Paw. He was born March 10, 1918 the fifth of thirteen children born to Fred and Rose (Hazen) Mumford. Max was a graduate of Paw Paw High School class of 1937 and married his high school sweetheart in September of 1937. Fern (Bates) Mumford preceded him in death on April 5, 2000 after 62 years of marriage. Max is survived by two daughters, Adele (Frank) Walters, and MaryEllen (Tom) Smith; son, Max William Mumford all of Paw Paw; 7 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Arthur (Ethel) Mumford of Kalamazoo, Fred (Barbara) Mumford of Marcellus, and Clyde (Doris) Mumford of Mattawan; sister, Doris Ann (Sheldon) Weed of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Ann Mumford and Jean Mumford. He was precede in death by 3 brothers, Homer, Frank and Lawrence Mumford; 5 sisters, Esther Maxam, Beth Marconi, Pluma Rowe, Betty Jane Geil and Donna Fewell. Max worked as a butcher for the A & P Company for 13 years. He then purchased the Almena General Store in 1952 and operated the store for 23 years. He worked as a butcher at the Paw Paw Shopping Center in Paw Paw until his final retirement. Max served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was in charge of the meat packing plant in Italy. He served as Commander of V.F.W. Post # 2532 in Paw Paw several times and was a member of the American Legion Post #68, Paw Paw. He was the unofficial Mayor of Almena and served on the restoration committee of the Almena Township Hall. Family will receive friends Saturday 3-5 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Sunday 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Tom Abbott officiating. Cremation will take place with interment at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple City Veterans Memorial Park, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Bonnie Jones (Brundage)
Sunday August 10, 2008 at
2:33 PM
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Just today, I heard that Max had died in February. I have many fond memories of him and your families. He always had a smile, was ready to help anyone who needed it. He always had penny candy in his store and would cash in pop bottles for it.
When my family moved to Almena and before we had our own telephone, I remember walking to the store with Mom or Dad to use the phone in the back of the store that we had to crank to get the operator and tell her who you wanted to talk to or give her the number of anyone out of the area.
I also remember when my sister, Peggy, was about 1 yr. Dad brought her up to the store and gave her a chocolate ice cream cone. That was great ice cream.
I know you will miss Max, but know he is in heaven with Fern...probably running some kind of market there, too.
Bonnie Brundage Jones
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Susan
Friday April 11, 2008 at
8:05 PM
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I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Mumfords passing. I will always remember my grandfather taking me to the Almena general store and giving me a penny. I would place my candy selection and that penny on the counter and Max would say 'thank you, Susie'. Prayers to his family.
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Jim & Paula( Reidt) Miles
Saturday March 15, 2008 at
4:23 PM
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Our most heartfelt sympaty goes out to the family..I read it in the paper and was very sadened for the loss for all of you. I'm sure you do remember the Reidt Twins in Almena..I have many fond memories of working for your parents, doing ironing, cleaning , washing windows, they'd always find something for me to do, so I could earn some money.... and sitting at the counter eating ice cream cones, malts or the Famous Banana Split. Please accept our prayers. Our Mother also just passed away, on 3/9/08 and if it wasn't for the Adams Funeral home..to help us all begin our healing, I just feel blessed by their overwhelming kindness.
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Gary Conolly
Tuesday March 11, 2008 at
6:19 PM
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Max was my bus driver when I was a young age going to school in Paw Paw. I was the last one on his bustop and he would always tell me the great war stories. I also have the memories of my father going to the Almena store for Max's famous breakfast sausage. He always had the warm smile on his face. My thoughts go to both Rick Walters and Mike Mumford (fellow classmates) Your grandfather was a great man from Almena who served his country proudly and will be missed but not forgotten.
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RUDY WHITNEY
whit@lighthouse.net
Monday March 10, 2008 at
7:17 PM
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We just noticed the passing of Max
in the Paw Paw paper and wish to extend our condolences to the entire family and friends.
We live in the upper penninsula so are a little late in getting news.
He was well known to us in Allegan and we kept in touch when the family moved to Almena. A more well like man we never knew.
best regards
Rudy Whitney
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Mal Scott
Monday March 10, 2008 at
4:21 PM
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To Max: Sorry to hear about your Dad.He will be missed by all that knew him.
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JB and Sharon Allaire
Monday March 3, 2008 at
9:46 PM
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We were surprised and sad to hear of Max's passing. We just found out today from Mom (Irene Cramer) who is now staying up here in Lansing near us. She gets the Kazoo Gazette, although usually a couple days delayed. JB and I both have many memories of Max, always smiling, enjoying the fun in life and always willing to help out anyone. Mom and Dad and Max and Fern were great pals in years past, and I remember Max since I was very young. I've also heard the story that he is responsible for my Mom and Dad meeting ! I like to think He and your Mom and my Dad are up there in heaven, sharing "war" stories and all their fun memories. We know he will be missed by you Adele, Mary Ellen, and Bill. But he will forever be in you hearts.
Peace, Sharon (Cramer) Allaire
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Paul and Geraldine (Bates) Sampsell
Monday March 3, 2008 at
2:50 PM
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I have known the Mumford family all my life as I grew up next door to Grandma Mumford. Max Will be greatly missed. Our thought's and prayers go out to the family.
Geraldine
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Paul and Geraldine Bates Sampsell
Sunday March 2, 2008 at
5:32 PM
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Ann and Terry Blakely
tlab@voyager.net
Sunday March 2, 2008 at
12:42 AM
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To Mary Ellen and Adele: We remember your father with fondness. He was a Paw Paw/Almena fixture! Please know we are thinking of you.
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Jan Wert
janwert@earthlink.net
Saturday March 1, 2008 at
7:53 PM
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Mr. Mumford was a wonderful man and my family and I are so sorry for your loss. Your dad had a good life and they sure don't make men like that anymore! Wanted to come and hug you in person, Bill, Adele, and Mary Ellen, but have this awful chronic cough I can't seem to shake and hurts down into my chest. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. I remember mom always telling me to ask for Mr. Mumford when she wanted a good cut of meat. You had lovely parents and now they can be together. I will always remember your dad's great big smile and his kindness. You were definitely blessed to be raised in such a wonderful family.
With much affection,
Jan Wert and Family
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