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1944
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2024
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Michael Avery Obituary
3/22/1944 - 5/10/2024
Michael (Mike) S. Avery of Jackson, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born in Jackson to Carl and Harriett Avery 80 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly A. Avery, with 47 years marriage, son Paul Avery (Pam), daughters Anne Jafery, Deborah Avery (Rebecca), grandchildren Reza Jafery (Arianna), Isa Jafery, Travis Daniels (Jenny), Haley Chartrand (Jake), Derik Avery (Kara), Zoe Avery Sutter, Lauren Avery, great-grandchildren Natalie Daniels, James Avery, Cooper Chartrand, Ava Daniels, brothers Phillip Avery (Jacque), Charles Avery, sister Sandra Muckler (Stephen), several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl Avery, Jr, Robert Avery, Donald Avery, sisters-in-law Sandra Avery, Claire Avery, Jean Avery, cousins Robert Avery, Keith Avery.
He graduated from Jackson High School and Spring Arbor University. He worked at Consumers Energy Company for 33 years. Mike had a great sense of humor with a quick wit. He had a good singing voice and delighted in sharing with any public audience (even to the embarrassment of his kids). He liked reading westerns and losing himself in sci-fi or action movies. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Dubai, Wisconsin, Colorado and Arizona. And he loved eating donuts! He will be dearly missed by his family and friends including his cat Boo.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Watson Funeral Chapel, 2590 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson, MI. There will be visitation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm at the funeral home and one-hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Roseland Memorial Gardens following the service.
Please express your condolences to the family at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com.
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Mike was a very nice Gentleman May he Rest in Peace Amen. Prayers to the family.
Mr. Bruce Rockwell
Other
May 16, 2024
Bev and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy, always ready with big smile and quick wit. May our Lord hold each of you close to Him as you navigate the days ahead. In Christian Love, Marvin and Karen Sexton
Marvin & Karen Sexton
Friend
May 16, 2024
Bev and extended Family,
Mike, and All of you, are in our prayers. Having had the good fortune of working with you and Mike and the other great people at Consumers was a wonderful experience for which Janet and I
are surely grateful.
Words come with difficulty at times like this, but we find comfort, as we trust you do as well, in the words of welcome from St Paul wherein he gave reason for believing that Mike was greeted with :
"Well done good and faithful servant; welcome to the home prepared for you from the beginning of time..."
God Bless and to be continued,
Frank and Janet Berkemeier
Frank Berkemeier
Work
May 15, 2024
Dear Bev and family,
My dad, Bob Liechti, and Mike were friends and worked together at Consumers for many years. I remember the many times he´d come over and have coffee and donuts and chat and laugh! He did have a great sense of humor and quick wit! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time, be at peace and rejoice that you will one day be reunited with him in heaven! Hugs to you, Sue (Liechti) Hardash
Sue (Liechti) Hardash
Friend
May 15, 2024
Mike was a great friend and fun to be around! We sure will miss him. Love Dennis and Melody Cotterman
Cotterman´s
Friend
May 15, 2024
Bev, so sorry for your loss. Mike was always so nice and happy to be around at work. I enjoyed visiting with you two at Rooster´s. God Bless you and your family at this time.
Mary Lou Dominick
Mary Lou Dominick
Work
May 15, 2024
I will miss you Uncle Mike, you always had a good sense of humor. I'm glad my son Nick (Carl Jr.'s grandson) got to meet you when you came out to Massachusetts for my dad Carl. I still remember trips to Michigan with my parents, Carl and Claire, visiting you and all my uncles and family. Love, your nephew Mark
Mark Avery
Family
May 15, 2024
Sorry to see this. We´ve known Mike & Bev & family for many years. Going back to the days at Cascades Wesleyan, many fond memories. Yes, Mike will be missed, but he´s having the time of his life right now with Jesus!! That´s our promise from God´s Word. Until we meet!
Owen & Esther Oswald
Family
May 15, 2024
Beverly, Dear Beverly,
Please, accept our deepest sympathy in Mike´s passing. How blest he was to have you to share life and love, for many decades! May God give you the grace to sustain you through this sorrow. May Mike be granted eternal rest and may his dear Soul rest in the peace only God can give.
Our Love, Dear Beverly.
Bob and Holly Odlevak
Holly Odkevak
May 14, 2024
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May
15
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Watson Funeral Chapel - Jackson2590 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
May
15
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Watson Funeral Chapel - Jackson2590 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
May
16
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Watson Funeral Chapel - Jackson2590 Spring Arbor Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
May
16
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