Wesley Saxton

Mr. Wesley D. Saxton, age 92, passed away at his home Monday, February 19, 2007 in the arms of his loved one's. He was born on July 21, 1914 to Norman & Mildred (Darling) Saxton in Holton and had been a life resident of the area. He was a 61 year member of Steamfitters' Local #154 and had been employed at Yonkers Plumbing and Port City Heating and Plumbing prior to his retirement. He was an avid trapper, hunter and fisherman; but his greatest love was his family. On May 4, 1940, he married Edna Puckett and she preceded him in death on May 22, 1998. SURVIVORS include 1 son, Lloyd E. (Eleanor) Cochran of Holton; 5 grandchildren, Dr. Wesley (Janet) Cochran, Grace (Paul) Lynn, Debbie (Dan) Breejen, Lloyd C. (Cindy) Cochran, Joni (Dave) Ryan; 19 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Norma (Edward) Ranthum and 1 sister-in-law, Dorthy Saxton and by several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Robert Paul Cochran; his great-grandson, Lloyd C. Cochran, Jr.; 5 brothers and 2 sisters. SERVICES will be 11 AM Friday at Holton United Methodist Church (9530 Holton Duck Lake Rd.) with the Pastor Jerry Selleck officiating. VISITATION will be 6-8PM Thursday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave. 231-726-5210 MEMORIALS may be made to VNS Hospice or Holton United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.