Maxine Janet McLaren
June 5, 1930 - May 15, 2022

McLaren, Mrs
Maxine Janet
Muskegon, Michigan

Mrs. Maxine McLaren at age 91 passed away surrounded by loved ones on May 15, 2022.

Maxine was born in Grand Rapids, MI on June 5, 1930 to Genevieve Camburn and John Cromley. After her father's death, Maxine, her mother and siblings moved to Muskegon where she attended Muskegon High School. Maxine married Buddy McLaren in Coopersville on July 16, 1951 and the couple enjoyed 44 years of marriage when on January 7, 1995 Buddy preceded her in death. After Bud's military service the family settled in Muskegon and raised five children. Maxine remained in the family home for the rest of her years. The family enjoyed Memorial Day trips to Dowagiac, picnics at Half Moon Lake, Sunday family dinners, and camping with their children and grandchildren. Maxine was a career woman who retired from JCPenney after 22 years of dedicated service in 1992. She spent several years of her retirement volunteering for Love Inc. where she coordinated the newsletter.

Maxine was an active member of Fellowship Reformed Church for 40 years. She continued her joy of camping and traveling with her companion of 20 years, Lawrence Schwiderson, who on September 23, 2015, preceded her in death. Maxine and Larry enjoyed attending polka dances, wintering in Florida, and visiting family in the Michigan's UP.

Maxine is preceded in death by her brothers, Richard "Dick" Cromley, John "Jack" Cromley (Sheila), husband, Buddy, and companion Larry. Maxine is survived by her children Raymond (Patricia) McLaren, Deborah Gilbert, Penny (Jack) Kann, Buddy McLaren, Kelly (Clare) Strandberg, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

SERVICE
Monday, May 23, 2022, 12:00 PM at Fellowship Reformed Church (4200 East Apple Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442) with Pastor Mike VanKampen officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service. Interment in Egelston Township County.

VISITATION
Monday, 23rd of May, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Fellowship Reformed Church. MEMORIAL: Harbor Hospice. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guestbook.

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