Obituaries

Christopher F. Machir

Died February 23, 2014

 Christopher Franklin Machir, 54, of Northport, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014.

  Chris was born on February 9, 1960 in Athens, Ohio to Evonda (McMillen) and Daniel Machir, (U.S. Navy, Ret.).

  Being a “military brat”, Chris attended schools in Washington D.C., San Diego, CA, Guam, Annapolis, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and Norfolk, VA. While his father was stationed in Guam, the family enjoyed a two-week vacation in Japan. Chris often spoke fondly of the posting in Guam. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

  Chris was a passionate man. Eventually, he followed his passion for the sea, and graduated from the Great Lakes Maritime Academy as an Engineering Officer. He spent a number of years sailing freighters throughout the Great Lakes.

  Chris is survived by his sons, Ian Machir and Dustin Machir; his stepson, Erik Nielsen; stepdaughter, Nicole Nielsen; and their mother, Linda (Posie) Spears-Machir. He loved his children passionately.   He is also survived by his parents and his sisters, Cindy Lee Machir-Lansky and Chaye Ann Machir.

  Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ilo and Earl Machir; his maternal grandparents, Devona and Frederick McMillen; and the beloved family dog, Maggie.

  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Martinson Funeral Home, Suttons Bay, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Ian and Dustin Machir Education Fund at Huntington National Bank or online at their guestbook at http://chrismachirmemorialpage.blogspot.com/.

  Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay/www.martinson.info.