Max R. Oard, Max R. Oard, 82, of Gladwin died Dec. 1, 2004 at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1922 to Boyd and Virgie (Bushong) Oard in Gladwin. He married Betty Rivers on Aug. 4, 1946 in Gladwin and has been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.
Max worked in the Midway Tools oil fields until 1953 and then worked as a Pipefitter at Dow Chemical in Midland until he retired in 1980. He was member of Dale United Methodist Church, and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. Max liked to travel and enjoyed hunting and being home walking in his woods. He loved growing a garden.
He is survived by his wife Betty Oard of Gladwin; his children Robert Dennis (Connie) Oard and Linda (William) Russell, both of Gladwin, and Sally Whitman of Beaverton; his grandchildren, John Whitman, Tina Krocker, Sharon Klienhardt, Bob Russell, Tim Russell, Autumn Russell, Lisa Gingerich, Mike Oard and Kristine Oard; 12 Great grandchildren; his brother Gerald Oard of Gladwin; and his sisters Mary Jane Brushaber and Betty Myers, both of Beaverton. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Orville Oard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Linda Jo Powers officiating. Burial took place at Arbutus Cemetery in Beaverton.
Max worked in the Midway Tools oil fields until 1953 and then worked as a Pipefitter at Dow Chemical in Midland until he retired in 1980. He was member of Dale United Methodist Church, and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. Max liked to travel and enjoyed hunting and being home walking in his woods. He loved growing a garden.
He is survived by his wife Betty Oard of Gladwin; his children Robert Dennis (Connie) Oard and Linda (William) Russell, both of Gladwin, and Sally Whitman of Beaverton; his grandchildren, John Whitman, Tina Krocker, Sharon Klienhardt, Bob Russell, Tim Russell, Autumn Russell, Lisa Gingerich, Mike Oard and Kristine Oard; 12 Great grandchildren; his brother Gerald Oard of Gladwin; and his sisters Mary Jane Brushaber and Betty Myers, both of Beaverton. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Orville Oard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Linda Jo Powers officiating. Burial took place at Arbutus Cemetery in Beaverton.
Max R. Oard, Max R. Oard, 82, of Gladwin died Dec. 1, 2004 at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1922 to Boyd and Virgie (Bushong) Oard in Gladwin. He married Betty Rivers on Aug. 4, 1946 in Gladwin and has been a lifetime resident of Gladwin County.
Max worked in the Midway Tools oil fields until 1953 and then worked as a Pipefitter at Dow Chemical in Midland until he retired in 1980. He was member of Dale United Methodist Church, and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. Max liked to travel and enjoyed hunting and being home walking in his woods. He loved growing a garden.
He is survived by his wife Betty Oard of Gladwin; his children Robert Dennis (Connie) Oard and Linda (William) Russell, both of Gladwin, and Sally Whitman of Beaverton; his grandchildren, John Whitman, Tina Krocker, Sharon Klienhardt, Bob Russell, Tim Russell, Autumn Russell, Lisa Gingerich, Mike Oard and Kristine Oard; 12 Great grandchildren; his brother Gerald Oard of Gladwin; and his sisters Mary Jane Brushaber and Betty Myers, both of Beaverton. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Orville Oard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Linda Jo Powers officiating. Burial took place at Arbutus Cemetery in Beaverton.
Max worked in the Midway Tools oil fields until 1953 and then worked as a Pipefitter at Dow Chemical in Midland until he retired in 1980. He was member of Dale United Methodist Church, and Gladwin Eagles Aerie 3292. Max liked to travel and enjoyed hunting and being home walking in his woods. He loved growing a garden.
He is survived by his wife Betty Oard of Gladwin; his children Robert Dennis (Connie) Oard and Linda (William) Russell, both of Gladwin, and Sally Whitman of Beaverton; his grandchildren, John Whitman, Tina Krocker, Sharon Klienhardt, Bob Russell, Tim Russell, Autumn Russell, Lisa Gingerich, Mike Oard and Kristine Oard; 12 Great grandchildren; his brother Gerald Oard of Gladwin; and his sisters Mary Jane Brushaber and Betty Myers, both of Beaverton. He was predeceased by his parents, and his brother Orville Oard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4 at Hall Funeral Home in Gladwin, with Pastor Linda Jo Powers officiating. Burial took place at Arbutus Cemetery in Beaverton.
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