Kenneth R. Maynard

Kenneth R. Maynard Dowling Kenneth Ray Maynard, 79, of Dowling, died September 21, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, Battle Creek. He was born April 16, 1929, the son of Acie Lee and Beulah Mae (Watts) Maynard in Lansing. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for 39 years, retiring in 1990. Kenneth married Marjory Turnes on October 13, 1979. Marjory survives. Also surviving are children, Frank (April) Maynard and Steve (Charlotte) Maynard, all of Bellevue, Kathy (Jimmy) Bower of Hastings, Kevin (Sherri) Maynard of Florida, Karen (Denny) Foster of North Carolina and Dana R. Maynard of Holt; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Fay Jones of DeWitt; brothers, Gene (Donna) Maynard of Mecosta and Gale (Nancy) Maynard of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Luella (Dargitz) Maynard; his son, Kenneth W. Maynard; brothers, James Maynard, John Maynard, Jack Maynard; and sisters, Millie Gallimore and Margie Maynard. Kenneth was a member of the Bellevue Conservation Club; he volunteered with 4-H and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and gardening. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Family will receive friends from 4 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Spencer officiating. Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may go to Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or Bellevue Conservation Club. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com