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1948 - 2009
 Age: 61
MAJOR, Michael A., Sr.
Paw Paw
Mike passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2009 at his home with his family and friends at his side. He was born July 27, 1948 in Grand Rapids the son of Deward P. and Jean T. (Weber) Major. Mike was a Military Police Sergeant serving in the U.S. Army. Mike was a police officer for Conrail Railroad and served the community as an officer with his brothers in blue the Kalamazoo Township Police Department retiring in December, 2007. Mike was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and loved County and Western Music, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends. On June 17, 1972, Mike was united in marriage to Clara A. Sadler who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, Mike (Wendy) Major and Amber Major both of Paw Paw; 4 grandchildren, Sadie and Emma Imus and Michael III Micah and Jacob Major; his parents, Deward and Jean Major of Ada; 3 brothers, Gene (Bonnie) Major of Dorr, Dennis (Pat) Major of Greenville and David (Pat) Major of Kentwood; a sister, Karen Hubscher of Cedar Springs; brother-in-law, Albert (Jane) Sadler of Cedar Springs; sister-in-law, Elaine (Sam) Corey of Wayland; many loving nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 11 am to 1 pm Friday at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, where services will be held at 1 pm. Private interment will take place in Grand Prairie Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Kalamazoo Township Police Dept., Fire Dept. and the Township Board for their loving care and support through Mikes sickness. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Gena Finn Granholm
Friday October 23, 2009 at
4:39 PM
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To Mike's Family:
I am sorry for your loss and May God be with you at this very difficult time. RHS class of "66"
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Dr. Brian Stoynoff
glfchiro@btc-bci.com
Wednesday October 14, 2009 at
6:17 PM
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Majors,
On behalf of me and my staff I want to extend my condolences for your loss. Mike was an awesome man, we were all lucky to have been in his life at all. I used to think of him as this big burly policeman during Mike Jr and my rocket football days. Actually I was scared of him!!! It was a pleasure to take care of Mike,Clara and the rest of his family. Majors if you guys need anything please call us immediately and we will spring to action. You will be in our hearts forever............Dr. Brian
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Ronald Coleman
RonaldBColeman@yahoo.com
Sunday October 11, 2009 at
3:19 PM
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Dear Clara and family, I am sorry for your loss. I first met. Mike when he worked for. Conrail, and I worked for TkPD. I was working midnights and I made a traffic stop at Mosel Ave and Pitcher St. Mike stopped behind and ask if I was ok. I told that I was ok and he waited until I cleared my stop,and he drove off. He would show up on many of my traffic stops to back me up when it was not his job. He reminded me of the"Lone Ranger." He was there to assist, and then he would disappear. I always knew that he was somwhere out there watching my back. He became a great friend and brother. He will be missed.
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Erica (Mount) Steinfeldt
Friday October 9, 2009 at
2:01 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Raymond L Roberts
Friday October 9, 2009 at
8:42 AM
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May it comfort you to know that,
your loved one is safe in Gods care now. And that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. Mike was a true friend and I too will miss him.
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Mark and Shelley Zbojniewicz
mzbojniewicz1@comcast.net
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
11:11 PM
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I was fortunate to have met Mike through his brother Denny and because of Mike I am a police officer. I have had a great career and owe my thanks to Mike for that. He was best-man at my wedding and I still remember words of encouragement he gave me for a successful marriage and I have been married for 31 years. His encouragement worked. May God be with you my friend - and continuous blessings to
Clara and family. "Sponge" and Shelley
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Dave Weessies
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
9:37 PM
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Mike and I served together in Korea,and following our military service both ended up in police work. It has always been an honor for me to say I worked along side Mike. I knew Mike as a man of integrity and courage. Dave Weessies, Kalamazoo Public Safety, Retired.
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Mike and Mary (Agay) Cook
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
3:42 PM
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To the Major family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the priviledge to work with Mike when he was an officer for Conrail and I was an officer at the Township of Kazoo. He then came over to the Township. I still lived in the Township after I left there and was able to keep in touch with Mike and see him. He was dedicated to his work and family and I am so sorry he was taken away at such a young age. Heck 60's are young these days. May god bless you in these difficult times. Mike and Mary (Agay) Cook
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Joe/Joey T&J TOWING
bigdog49008@aol.com
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
12:57 PM
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I just wanted to say all my staff and familey will miss you Mike you were a great guy. We will always share stories from accidents and other great memoires. We always have spoken good about you and will always speak good about you. Once again all the T&J staff and familey will miss you dearly. To the major familey if you need anything all you gotta do is call and we will make sure we will be their for all of you. And sorry for your loss he was a great man.
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Shelly Clark
kzooshel@yahoo.com
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
10:30 AM
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Mike was such a great person. I had the priveledge of meeting and working with him while he was with the TKPD. He made me feel welcome when I moved to the area with my family and was working in the township. He always had a smile and a joke. He had the kindest heart as well. I have seen this disease take too many people before their time was due and I believe Mike to be in that number. My condolences to those he has left behind as I know what you are going through and I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. He always spoke so highly about his family and cared about them so very much. He will be sorely missed by so many people!
Shelly & Glen Clark and Family
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Connie Edgley, Norma & Robert Reed and Family!
Thursday October 8, 2009 at
9:32 AM
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Uncle Mike! You have always been a great part of my families life and I will truly miss you. The Lord is blessed to have such a great man as yourself to stand by his side. We love you and will miss you dearly!
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Bonnie Dalman, Osceola County Human Services Board Member
Wednesday October 7, 2009 at
11:15 PM
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I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Mike Major. I will keep your family in my prayers during this difficult time. If he was anything like his brother Denny, he must have been a great person!!
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