Maxine L. Start

December 8, 1928 - February 22, 2022

Maxine L. Start, age 93, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Seminole Shores. She was born on December 8, 1928 to Fredrick and Marie (Roy) Hoffman in Muskegon. Maxine worked at Howmet for over 30 years and ended her career in International Sales in 1996. She was a faithful attendee of all the grandchildren’s extracurricular activities. Maxine enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino and spending time with her family. On August 25, 1951, she married Robert Start and he preceded her in death in 2012. SURVIVORS include five children, Ron (Sue) Start, Steve (Janene) Start, Mari (Chris) Healey, Nan (Randy) Martin, and Cheryl (Paul) Sells, all of Norton Shores; 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Kyle) Mizokami, Eric (Meghan Eschbaugh) Start, JaNae (Terry) Stewart, Ben Lillmars, Lindsey (Mark Gould) Lillmars, Katie Lillmars, Nick (Brenda) Martin, Jenny Martin, Kelly Martin, Kendall (Corey) Bell and Raelyn (Casey Elzinga) Sells; nine great-grandchildren, Juniper, Daphne, Taryn, Kenzie, Alivia, Noa, Matthew, Nora, Ashley; and several nieces and nephews. Maxine was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Stefanie; great-grandson, Owen; and son-in-law, Brian, along with her parents and siblings. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held for Maxine at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 with Pastor Dave Celeskey officiating. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior (1-2 PM) to the service at the funeral home. MEMORIALS can be directed to Harbor Hospice Foundation. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.