Max Owen Ambs was born on April 11, 1930 in Sturgis, Michigan and went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents Owen and Ruth (Corson) Ambs, sister Naoma Gonzalez, and twin brother Marvin Ambs. Max grew up in Colon Michigan, graduated from Colon High School in 1948, then attended Western Michigan University (Bachelors and Masters in Music Education), and Wayne State University (Education Specialist).
Max married Ledith Garber on August 12, 1956 in Constantine, Michigan. He taught school for 42 years in White Pigeon, Utica, Birmingham and Williamston. Max played violin in the Jackson Symphony for over 30 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Okemos, MI for 49 years.
Max is survived by his wife, Ledith; children, Charles (Karen) Ambs, Cathy (David) Welch, Cheryl Ambs and Susan Ambs; grandchildren, Jayme (Kevin) Bisard, Leighanne VanSickler and Emily and Brandon Ambs and great-grandchildren, Evalyn and Hazel Bisard and Nolan and Blakely VanSickler.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864. Interment will be private at Summit Cemetery. Visitation at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home Williamston Chapel, 205 E. Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 or Ingham County Medical Care Facility, 3860 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI 48864.
