Obituary of Raymond "Ray" Maxson

Raymond "Ray" Maxson Jr., age 84, of Bay City, MI, passed away unexpectedly at McLaren Bay Region on December 16, 2019. Ray was born April 29, 1935, in Bay City, MI to the late Raymond and Laura Bell (Lago) Maxson, Sr.. After graduating from T. L. Handy High School, Ray joined the Army Reserves. He met Mary Lou Hochlander while stationed in St. Louis, Missouri, and they wed on September 27, 1958. Ray worked at General Motors in Bay City for 33 years before retiring in 1986. Ray and Mary Lou enjoyed many years of camping with their children before purchasing a vacation home in Tucson, AZ, where they traveled every winter for 15 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; his five children, Mark Maxson of Bay City, Cheryl (Reza) Saffarian of Saginaw, Sue Maxson (Tim Kaping) of Tucson, AZ, Julie Maxson (Robert Arington) of Tucson, AZ, Mike (Amy) Maxson of Kalamazoo; 7 grandchildren, Jason (Courtney) Maxson of Bay City, Alan (Kailey) Maxson of Los Angeles, CA, Katie (Dave) Martindale of Bay City, Dr. Mathew (Katie Tucker) Saffarian of East Lansing, Marzieh (Carlo Hinchliff) Saffarian of San Diego, CA, John Maxson and Mikey Maxson of Kalamazoo; four great-grandchildren, Marley Maxson, Maxson Martindale, Maisey Martindale, and Kara Saffarian; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Maxson. He was predeceased by his brother Gerald Maxson, and his grandson Anthony Reza Saffarian. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Memorial Contributions to the charity of the donor's choice. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.