Obituary of John Amazeen
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John Thomas Amazeen was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 27, 1930. He was one of three children born from the union of the late Charles and Ellen (Turnquist) Amazeen.
John came to Monroe in the 1960's. He married the former Shirley Thomas and from this union would come the birth of six children. After Shirley' passing John married Joyce McGreevy.
John supported his family as a Local member of United Auto Workers 723 working as a Steel Expediter for Ford Motor Company. John was a very hard worker, but he remained a devoted husband and father always finding time to spend with his family. He served for thirty-one years before retiring in 1981.
John was active in the community serving as a Boy Scout leader for troop 397, and coached summer baseball in the Jefferson area. To say the least, John, was very unique. He had a sharp mind and a dry sense of humor. John loved to travel and Florida and Pennsylvania were both favorite places to visit.
He was a hockey enthusiast playing semi-pro into his twenties, and his love of the sport kept him playing pick-up games well into his fifties. He was an avid Red Wings fan. John also enjoyed baseball and his beloved Tigers. His Legacy will live on through his family.
John Thomas Amazeen Sr., age 84 of Monroe passed away at Medilodge on Sunday, October 12, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. In addition to his parents His passing was preceded by both wives: Shirley and Joyce; brother: Charles II; and a son: David Amazeen.
To cherish his memory John leaves six children: John (Kay) Amazeen Jr. of Monroe, Lynda Pfeiffer of Monroe, James (Catherine) Amazeen of Monroe, Robert Amazeen of Austin, Texas, Patricia Bunch of Tennessee and Donamarie (Herbert) Taylor of Florida; a sister: Mary Ellen O' Connor of Rochester Hills; nineteen grandchildren: Amanda (Tony) Boyer, Melissa (John) Amazeen, David Amazeen, Kasey (Tim) Stuck, Jon Amazeen, Michael Amazeen, Brian (Jennifer) Pfeiffer, Randy (Roxanne) Pfeiffer, Eric (Lori) Pfeiffer, Jennifer Amazeen, Timothy (Amanda) Amazeen, Carrie Cupp, Christopher Amazeen, Brendon Amazeen, Brandon Amazeen, Ryan Amazeen, Tifani (Jason) Pauley, Kyle Taylor and Courtney Taylor, and thirty great grandchildren.
Private services have been chosen and entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service; 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185.
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