Max Shinabery

Max Leroy Shinabery, age 84, of St. Johns, MI passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI. Burial will take place at Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, MI.

Max was born in St. Johns, Michigan on January 4, 1931, the son of Carson and Eva (Matthews) Shinabery. Max graduated from St. Johns High School in 1948. He went on to attend Lansing Business University. Max married Christina Wick in 1950. Max liked to play bridge, golf, and fish. He enjoyed wildlife. Max was a General Foreman at General Motors and he retired in 1984 after 35 years of service. He served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife Christina Shinabery of St. Johns, MI, daughter Patrice and Brian Canney of Portage, MI, daughter Susanne Higgins of Bellingham, WA, grandchildren Megan and Jacob Van Order of Chicago, IL, Kristen and John Noble of Vicksburg, MI, Bjorn Tovsrud of Bellingham, WA, Brooke Higgins of Portland, OR, Crystal Higgins of Bellingham, WA, and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 1 sister Mary Beth Henning of St. Johns, MI, 2 brothers; Kent and Joyce Shinabery of St. Johns, MI, Bob and Sue Ann Shinabery of Rainbow Lake, MI., and several nieces & nephews. Max was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice Advantage 801 S. Waverly Road, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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