Maurice Oliver

Maurice B. “Maurie” Oliver passed away at the age of 80 on October 10, 2005, in his Caro, Michigan home that he shared with his wife, Glenda. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1924 and raised on his familys farm outside Grand Pass, Missouri. He was the only child of Maurice J. and Ventle (Dude) Oliver. Maurie was a veteran of World War II where he attained the rank of sergeant and served in France and Italy. Upon his return from the service, he relocated along with his aunt and uncle to Detroit, Michigan, and began a 35 year career with Chryslers Mopar Division. In 1949 he married his first wife, Betty, in Waverly, Missouri. She preceded him in death. He then married the former Glendora Wilson on August 9, 1999, in Toledo, Ohio. In 1951, Mr. Oliver along with several co-workers, formed Motor Parts Federal Credit Union, which today has four branches. He had joined the Erin Presbyterian Church in 1974, and served his church family and community as a deacon and cultivated many lifelong friendships. He was a member of the Masonic orders. Along with his wife, Glendora, he is also survived by two children, Lynne (Marv) Schultz and Jim Oliver; seven grandchildren, John (Katie) Schultz, Joanne (Danny) Bartley, Jason, Michael, Andrew, Devin and Dylan; seven great-grandchildren, Ashley, John Andrew, Conner, Chase, Presley and twins, Cameron and Jesse; his step-children, Cedric (Carmen) Lee of Detroit and LaToya Wilson-Cook and James of SanAntonio, Texas; grandchildren, Cameron V. Lee at home, and T.J. and Taylor Cook. The funeral service will be held: AT: Erin Presbyterian Church, 30000 Gratiot, Roseville, Michigan ON: Friday, October 14, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. WITH: Pastor Pat Thompson, officiating Burial will be: AT: Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Missouri Visitation will be: AT: Collon Funeral Home in Caro ON: Thursday from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. and AT: Erin Presbyterian Church ON: Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Oliver family discretionary fund, c/o Glendora Oliver.