Alexander August "Alex" Thurston's Obituary
Alex was received peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, May 1, 2011 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born July 6, 1962 in Waterville, ME to Ellery and Sibylle (Schmid) Thurston, and then moved to Skowhegan, ME where he graduated in 1981. He and his family then moved to North Muskegon and he attended school to learn auto body repair. He was superior in his work and loved what he did. In his spare time he loved to restore cars, hunt, camp and especially golf. On June 27, 1998 he married Kelly (Nash) and they have two daughters, Shelby Nicole and Colby Diane, both at home. Alex was a great father, full of love and unending patience. He was a member of Temple United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men. He is survived by his parents, Ellery and Billy of Hobe Sound, FL; a brother, Steven (Rebecca) Thurston of Columbus, OH and their daughters, Somer (Christopher) Gilbert, Exer and Acadia; mother-in-law, Marjorie Nash of Fruitport; sister-in-law, Kimberly Nash and Matthew Tighe and their daughter, Trinity of Muskegon; and his best friend and golf partner, Brian Wiggins. The MEMORIAL SERVICE will be 11AM Saturday, May 14 at Temple United Methodist Church (2500 Jefferson Street) with Rev. Robert Cook officiating. VISITATION with Alex’s family will be 6-8 PM Friday, May 13 at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. Memorial Contributions in Alex’s name to American Cancer Society or Temple United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Please share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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