1929-2021
On the 26th of May, 2021, Maxwell “Max” Lavert Fletcher of Watsonville, CA passed away at the age of 91.
Max was born on July 5th, 1929 in Gustine, TX to Max Sr. & Ruby. He was the 1st of four children. In 1944, his father moved the family to Richmond, CA so that he could work in the shipyards. Shortly after, they moved to Watsonville, Ca. Max graduated from Watsonville High School in 1948, and briefly attended Hartnell College. He played basketball and enjoyed fishing.
In 1951, Max was drafted into the Army and served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. His many jobs included military police, building and grounds inspection, amphibious engineer, combat engineer, combat development and command, and bridge reconnaissance and demolition. He oversaw the building and inspection of hospitals, schools, airfields, and highways in various countries. In 1952, Max was stationed in Okinawa, Japan where he met the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Janet. She had come from Hawaii to work as a typist. They had five children. Over the years, they were stationed in Okinawa, Germany, Kentucky, Washington and Fort Ord, Ca. Max ended his military career with the rank of Sergeant Major.
After retiring from the army in 1974, Max began working for E-Z-GO Golf Cars as part of “Operation Transition.” This was a military program aimed at helping veterans transition to civilian life. He serviced the local golf courses and was able to play golf in his spare time. Golf became a passion for him and he played regularly into his 90’s. He was quite good and even hit a hole-in-one in 2006. When golf became difficult, he enjoyed playing dominoes and having a drink with his friends at the golf course. If he wasn’t at the course or taking a drive in his 1966 Mustang, you would find him chewing on a toothpick, doing crossword puzzles, and watching westerns. Max was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.
Max is survived by his children; Karen, David, Steven, and Dujana; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and his brother Robert. Max was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; his youngest son, John; his brother, Wayland; his sister, Rita and his parents, Max and Ruby.
There will be a memorial golf tournament and celebration of life on July 5th at his home away from home, Spring Hills Golf Course in Watsonville.
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