Charles Clover

Charles F. Clover had an adventurous spirit and loved life to its fullest. He traveled far and wide and had a love for good drinks and good times. He was loved and respected by all who knew and loved him and will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind. Charles Clover was born in Muskegon, MI, on April 19, 1926 to Harvey and Sue (Frederick) Clover. His family was in the foundry industry which was very prominent in the West Michigan area from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Clover Foundry had contracts with the city of Muskegon for man hole covers. The CWC Foundry employed more than 3000 employees during the 1920s and 1930s and they manufactured engine blocks for cars. His family, originally from England, was from the North Muskegon area and was fortunate to become quite prosperous. In addition to working hard, his family loved to party. Charles valiantly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He met and married Jane C. Wyant on August 11, 1951. He owned the Yankee Peddler for over 25 years and was also a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. Charles and Jane were blessed with four children; Charles, Harvey, Catherine, and Lieschen. Together they made many memories that will be forever cherished. A summer Sunday morning in the 1960s was all about breakfast at the beach for the Clover family. Charles always made the best bacon and scrambled eggs, that to this day have never been matched. No one is quite able to replicate the same flavors that Charles was able to capture. Some people were prone to put vodka in their scrambled eggs, but Jane was more prone to put the vodka in a Bloody Mary or Screwdriver. To her, this was the beginning of a great day at the beach and another good sunburn. Bay Mills was the Sunday meeting place for their group of friends that were always drinking their spirits, which was illegal in the park. This didnt deter this group of friends, however, they just moved their drinks into insulated cups to disguise the contents. The rule was; if the weather was good, the party was on, and the burgers would be on the grill!. When the Ailwifes arrived on the beach in the 1960s, they built the pool and the Sunday party moved from the beach to the poolside. Charles and Jane traveled all over the world. Perhaps the only places they never visited were the north and south poles! They vacationed on the island of San Andres off the coast of Nicaragua. This vacation turned into a ten year hiatus. It was such a beautiful island that was 500 miles from the nearest coast. Charles hung out on the beach with the locals drinking native rum drinks, picked up some of the wild pirate mentality and even got his ear pierced. Staying true to his adventurous spirit in his blood, Charles and Jane ventured on to the unknown territory of Costa Rica where they wintered for the next 15 years. After that, their travels took them to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Egypt, Portugal, Africa, France, and so many more. Charles and Jane always had dogs. Dobermans were Charlies favorite, as he had seven over the years; six of which were named Dobby (how original,) and the red one was named Sofie. Some of their other dogs were named Heidi, Duddly, Teddy, Abigale, Hildy, Amy, and Darsy. In addition to traveling and dogs, gardens and gardening were one of Charlies passions. This was a passion that has been passed to his children and grandchildren as well. He always loved cut flowers and if he didnt grown them himself he would always make sure he had some by buying some from his good friends at the Farmers Market. Orchids were flowers that he was particularly fond of and was extremely successful with them. In his later years, Charlie had a strong craving for ice cream. He often had his freezer stocked with up to six different kinds. To Charlie, ice cream was a good thing. He also loved cheeses of all kinds; Limburger, Liederkranz, Brie, and Swiss with Grandma Brownes mustard. Charles Clover was a highly respected man with a great sense of humor and a zest for life. He lived his life to the fullest and loved his family deeply. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Charles F. Clover, of Muskegon, MI, died on Monday, November 10, 2008. Charles family includes; his wife, Jane; sons, Charles Wyant (Lucia) Clover of AZ, Harvey Bruce Clover of Muskegon; daughters, Catherine Jane (Michael) Hintz of MN, Lieschen Clover of FL; grandchildren, Tyler B. & Colin J Clover, Nicole & Alexie Clover, Sarah (Shawn) Meares & Nicholas (Amanda) Hintz; great grandchild, Emery Meares. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Thomas Page officiating. Visit with Charles family and friends on Thursday, from 3-5 p.m. at Clock Life Story Funeral Homes - Muskegon location - Muskegon, MI. Please visit Charles memory page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can leave a favorite memory or make a memorial contribution to: Muskegon Rescue Mission, American Cancer Society, or Noah Project.