Max Leroy Shook, age 76, died Saturday, March 7. He was 76.
Max was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Plainwell, Frank and Georgia (Ransbottom) Shook. He was the second born of five children in a full and active home.
He married Pegg Boball in 1973 and shared 39 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2012. He was a devoted caregiver to her during her illness.
His life was defined by family, service, hard work and a love for the outdoors. People were a driving force for him as he loved to socialize. Many people remembered him after just one encounter. Max could be found often on his motorcycle enjoying the open road and in his garden. He loved to spend time with family and friends, especially his grand kids.
Max also believed in giving back. He supported Wings of Hope hospice and would help anyone he could. Ever since Pegg’s passing, Max would hold a yearly cancer benefit to raise money for Wings of Hope.
Max loved the Moose Lodge and the people he met there. He was also a volunteer firefighter at the Martin Fire Department for many years.
Max was preceded in death by his wife Pegg, his parents and his brother-in-law, Leroy Johnson.
He is survived by his children: Kevin (Michelle) Shook and Erin Shook; his siblings: Gloria (Alice) Shook, Tom (Margaret) Shook, John (Lori) Shook and Susie Johnson; grandchildren: Lex Shook and Gabriel Shook, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation with family and friends will be Thursday, March 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Martin United Methodist Church; 969 E Allegan St. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Wings of Hope Hospice.
