Max Irwin, Sr., 93 / July 7, 1917 — Sept. 29, 2010
Published 10:02 pm Thursday, September 30, 2010
Max R. Irwin, Sr. was born July 7, 1917 and died Sept. 29, 2010.
Max moved to Niles in 1926 from Sherard, Ill. He met and married his wife, Joycelyn Fisher, who preceded him in death in 2007.
He was a devoted husband and father. In his words, “I’ve had a wonderful life.” He loved growing up and raising his family in the Niles-Berrien Springs area. He was an avid fisherman and often reminisced about times on the St. Joe River.
He is survived by his eight children, Charles Irwin of Niles, David (Marcia) Irwin of Niles, Judy Robards of Warren, Mich., Randy (Janet) Irwin of Flagler Beach, Fla., Debi (Rich) Jimines of Warren, Mich., Bob (Joy) Irwin of Hendersonville, N.C., Max Jr. (Marti) Irwin of Ball Ground, Ga., Marilyn (Ronnie) Irwin of Shelbyville, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Per his wishes there will be no service and cremation has already taken place.
He will be greatly missed and always remembered.