Max Gregory Bartlow

MAX GREGORY BARTLOW JUL 22, 1947 - JUN 9, 2011 On June 9, 2011, the Lord Jesus came and took Max Gregory Bartlow to Heaven. He lived his entire life in Modesto. Max is survived by his wife Bonnie of 29 years; Max's two children, Bill McAleavey of Turlock, CA, and Stephanie Abbott of Roseville, CA. Max leaves behind his mother, Bessie Bartlow of Modesto; his brother, Bruce Bartlow of Tacoma, WA; his sister, Janet Noble of Modesto; nephews, Nathan and Morgan Bartlow, of the Tacoma, WA area; grandchildren, Marcus Ray, Austin William and Abbigail McAleavey, and Austin Ray, Alyssa, and Adyson Abbott. His father Max Bartlow died 33 years ago. Max graduated from Davis High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 - 1970, a proud Vietnam Veteran. Max was employed at Campbell Soup in Modesto for 12 years until they closed the plant. He was the resident welder- mechanic. A member of the Butchers Union, then at E.J. Gallo Winery, Brandy Dept. from Sept. 24, 1996 until his death, where for 13+ years he belonged to UFCW Local 186. Max loved his family and friends and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed meeting people and "never met a man he didn't like." He valued his friendships and was a true and loyal friend to all that knew him. He enjoyed NASCAR. Earnhart was his favorite forever, as well as fishing and hunting. He was a board member of Turlock Sportsman Club. He was also active at Waterford and Escalon Gun Clubs. He was an avid Clay Shooter and participated in summer and winter league shoots. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and work. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, CA. A Celebration of Life for Max will be held at the Turlock Sportsmen Club, date to be announced later. A Celebration of Life will also be held at the Waterford Sportsmens Club on Sunday, July 10th at 9:00 a.m.. www.modbee.com/obituaries