Herbert G. Avey

Herbert G. Avey, age 88, a resident of Clawson, formerly of Bad Axe, passed away October 5, 2014 at Cherrywood Nursing & Living Center in Sterling Heights. He was born November 6, 1925 in Walled Lake to the late Harry and Beatrice Avey. He grew up on the family farm and lived in Walled Lake until being drafted into the Army. He served with the 325th glider infantry until his discharge in 1946. He attended Michigan State University and graduated with a teaching degree. He taught high school agriculture at Remus and Bad Axe school districts. It was in Bad Axe that he met Ardis Ropp and they were married and lived in Bad Axe for several years. He then changed career paths and moved to Clawson and began an apprenticeship as a land surveyor with Main & Fox in Birmingham. He became a Registered Land Surveyor and went on to join and become a partner with Urban Land Consultants in Shelby Township from 1968 until his retirement in 2000. Herbert was active in the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors for many years, serving in numerous positions in both the southeast chapter and the state society. Herbert was a longtime member of the Clawson United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and making cabinets and other pieces of furniture for family and friends. He was always ready to help a neighbor or family member with any project that needed doing. He volunteered with the Clawson Sharp organization doing odd jobs for seniors in the city. He enjoyed gardening and working in his yard, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Ardis; the couple married July 10, 1954 in Bad Axe; loving father of Warren Gail Avey and Karen Larry Topor; dear brother of the late Elizabeth Baker, James Avey and Harriet Schenker; proud grandfather of Kristine Shane White, Chad Kristen Avey, Jessica Topor, Julie Topor and Jennifer Topor; great grandfather of Landon Avey, Elyse Avey and Celia White. The visitation will be Saturday 12 noon until the time of the service 4 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Inurnment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Herbert G. Avey

November 6, 1925 - October 5, 2014