Lawrence SAXTON

SAXTON, Lawrence (Larry) R., 82 of Tucson, formerly of Dundee, MI, passed away February 23, 2017 of natural causes. He was a retiree of Ford Motor Car Company, Ypsilanti, MI. He was a life member of the Moose Family Center (Harrison, MI), The American Legion of AZ, a member of UAW Local 849, an avid bowler, golfer, loved to grill outside, and Detroit Tiger Baseball. He also served in the US Navy. He is survived by step-daughters, Patricia Green of Milan, MI and Debra Hines of Tucson; step-son, Mark (Karen Sue) Gable and son, Garry (Donna) Saxton both of Troy, MO. He leaves 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Larry was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sharon (Green); parents, Merlin C. and Delores (Spohr) of Redford Township, MI; a brother, Richard M. of Westland, MI; a son, Matthew of Ypsilanti, MI; and only cousin, Joann (Heiden) Kimlin of Ypsilanti, MI. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at EVERGREEN MORTUARY CHAPEL, N. Oracle & W. Miracle Mile. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that a memorial be made in Larry's name to Little League Baseball District 5. 9225 E. Tanque Verde Rd., #1-203, Tucson, AZ 85749.