Everett Dale Mahan

Everett Dale Mahan Charlotte Formerly an Oldsmobile General Supervisor of Product Engineering Specifications and Reproductions & New Car Specifications Coordinator, age 87, passed away on August 16, 2009 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Eaton County, Michigan on June 1, 1922, to Elmer and Murlie (Bryan) Mahan. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1940 and immediately got a position at Oldsmobile, completing further degrees and course studies in engineering. He retired after 40 years. During WWII he served with the U. S. Army in Europe with the 787 Field Artillery in two major campaigns, earning EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal and Germany Occupation Ribbon. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Audrey (Parr); four children: Kathy Rice (Minnesota), Terri Mahan (Arizona), Jeff Mahan (Michigan), Greg (Ginger) Mahan (Arizona); five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, all of whom he was exceedingly proud. He also always cherished the love of in-laws Keith and Barbara French, Max and Mary Lou Powers, Janette Johns, Ila Mae Young and their children. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Mahan; and sister-in-law, Florence. Special niece and nephew, Marilyn and Bruce Hart are his only living Mahan relatives. He was a very avid hunter, fisherman, and athlete who enjoyed all sports, especially golf, which he was secretary of many leagues after retirement. Dale and Audrey spent 26 years of winter retirement in Florida where they had many wonderful friends and great times. Dale was a Past Patron and Life member of Maple City Chapter #218, O.E.S. and a Past Master and Life member of Charlotte Masonic Lodge #120. He was also a proud member and an Ambassador of the Grand Rapids Saladin Shrine Temple and a member and Past President of the Eaton County Shrine Club. He was a life member of VFW Post #2406 in Charlotte and a member of the American Legion Post #42. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte directly preceding the 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make contributions to the Shriners Crippled Children Fund or Charlotte Lodge Masonic Lodge #120.