John Field

John Marshall Field age 71, of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.  Military honors will be performed by the St. Johns Honor Guard VFW Post #4113 and the United States Navy.

John was born in Lansing, MI on September 18, 1946, the son of Max and Harriet (Barker) Field.  He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School with the class of 1964. In 1965 he joined the US Navy and proudly served on the Presidential Command Ship the USS Northampton serving as the print shop manager.

John married his soul mate Carol Adele McClurg on June 29, 1973 in St. Johns, and shared 38 years of marriage until her death in July of 2011.  John worked in the print shop at the St. Johns Reminder, growing up in the family business. He later got a degree in Computer Engineering. After his wife Carol graduated from chiropractic college in 1987 they opened a chiropractic office in St. Johns and worked together for 20 years. John was an accomplished photographer and watercolor artist. He and Carol enjoyed many years of bike riding and cross country skiing. John had a life long interest in trains, and he and Carol volunteered at the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso. They enjoyed many trips working on the Polar Express.

He is survived by sister Rebecca (Ed) Wood of St. Johns, brother Matthew (Sue) Field of Mt. Pleasant. He is also survived by an aunt, cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Dr. Carol Field, an infant son, parents, brother Mark S. Field, and brother in law John K. Kennedy.

Memorials may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.