Ernest L. "Ernie" Maxon Obituary (1943

Ernest (Ernie) L. Maxon was brought into this world on March 14, 1943 born to Dorothy L. Carpenter and William F. Maxon in Jackson, Michigan and passed on to God on February 24, 2015. Ernie is preceded in death by his mother, father, three brothers [Gerald (Jerry), Albert, and William (Bill)] and two sisters [Mary and Thelma]. He is survived by his youngest brother Jack (Dorothy) of Michigan, his wife Patricia (Pattie) of Port Orchard, 5 children; Ada (Sam) of Port Orchard, Tammy of Michigan, Lisa (Kelly) of Florida, Scot of Tacoma, Debbie (Lee) of Silverdale, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ernie joined the Marine Corps on April 18, 1960 which during his engagement earned a couple of Good Conduct Medals, Rifle Marksman Badge, Pistol Expert Badge and BAR Marksman Badge. He spent 1 year, 11 months and 8 days in foreign and/or sea service during his enlistment in the Marines. He was exceptionally proud of his service to the United States and was honorably discharged on April 17, 1966 after completion of his Reserve obligation. Ernie eventually started work in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in 1965 where he worked his way up from a general Worker Helper to General Foreman II. Ernie met his current wife Pattie in 1978 while he was working as a planner and she an electrician for shop 99 in 1978. They went from being co-workers to being friends then started dating in 1984. On April 27, 1985 Ernie and Pattie joined hands in the eyes of the Lord at the Family of God presided by Pastor Steve. After working for shop 99 for 30+ years Ernie decided to retire on February 3, 1998. After a short retirement from the shipyard, Ernie took on a flagging job where he discovered his love for trees. He obtained a job for Asplundh checking power lines while he educated himself on trees and preparing himself to become an Arborist. He passed his Arborist exam and became an Arborist [tree specialist] for Asplundh Co. /Arbor Metrics Solution, Inc. for 10 years. It was a career that he truly loved. During Ernie's spare time he enjoyed working in his yard creating gorgeous flowerbeds, working on projects, creating new tree groves and making friends with people with whom he met. He was full of laughter. He loved his family, whom loved him dearly in return. He also loved his fellow citizens and would assist those in need in any manner that he was capable of doing. Ernie sought enjoyment out of life no matter where he was and saw God's work everywhere. The world lost a great man--he will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.