Glenn Melbourne Thurman

Glenn Melbourne Thurman, 81, of Hartford passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at his home.

Glenn was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Gas City, Ind., the son of Glenn and Helen (Crosby) Thurman. He was united in marriage with Marla Sheick on Dec. 24, 1968. Glenn grew up in Upland, Ind. and attended Mississinewa High School in Gas City, Ind., until 1954. His family moved his senior year to Newaygo, Mich., where he graduated from Newaygo High School in 1955.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years as an aviation mechanic on the USS WASP. After the Navy, he entered the electrical field working as an electrician for multiple companies. He retired from Newkirk Electric in 1999. Just recently, he was honored as a fifth year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After retirement, he owned and operated M&C Auto Sales for approximately 12 years. He had a willingness to help others and was passionate about and above all, enjoyed time with his family and friends, of which there were many. Friends could always count on him to bring laughter and levity into their lives. His hobbies included automobiles, hunting and fishing.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the New Life Harvest Ministries where at 11 a.m. a celebration of life service to honor Glenn's life will commence. Glenn will be laid to rest at City of Newaygo Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the church or to Heartland Hospice. The Calvin Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorial condolences for the family can be left at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Marla; a son, Craig Thurman of St. Joseph; and a daughter, Jane Thurman of Grand Rapids.

Glenn was preceded in passing by a son, Glenn Thurman; his parents; and two sisters, Anita Joyce Barker and Coronellia Taylor.