Steven W. Megill

Steven W. Megill

Died March 15, 2016

SUTTONS BAY – Steven Warren Megill, 71, of Suttons Bay, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Munson Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
   Steve was born on Sept. 13, 1944 in Lansing, the son of Charles and Maxine (Warden) Megill. He graduated from Bath High School where he played baseball and was co-captain of the football team.

  After high school, Steve began his career in road construction with the city of Lansing where he joined the Operating Engineers Union. In 1971, he moved north to Suttons Bay, continuing to work for various contractors within the industry. On Oct. 3, 1983 he married Merry S. Walters, who survives.

   Steve retired in 2006 from the Local 324, with 26 years of service. Steve had a large impact on the road building industry, and had a key role in the building and supervision of many large scale projects locally and statewide. Merry always enjoyed taking drives with Steve as he pointed out various roads and parking lots he had a part in constructing over the years.

  From a young age, his dad taught him an appreciation for hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Steve grew up wing shooting pheasants behind his favorite bird dog, hunting deer in Trout Lake at his Dad's tent camp, and fishing for Bluegills on Park Lake.  His passion for the outdoors continued and with the addition of his wife, sons and grandchildren, he had his own group to mentor and instilled his knowledge in those he cared for the most.

  Steve was an avid golfer and loved a leisurely round with his wife, a foursome with his children and league play with the boys. He had a fascination with Great Lakes Shipping with its boats and trains. It didn’t matter if it was a coal barge taking refuge in the bay, sitting on the grass embankment at the Soo Locks or one of his favorite trains at the CCRN rail yard in Gladstone, he was all eyes and ears.

  Steve also enjoyed tinkering at home. From riding his lawn tractor to setting up his extensive outdoor Christmas display, or just visiting with a neighbor or a random passerby. His garden showcased a great sense pride he took in planting, growing, and harvesting the vegetables he and Merry grew. In the winter months he liked woodworking or restoring antiques.

  As a grandpa, Steve also liked to attend the extracurricular activities that his grandkids participated in. If there was a football game, dance recital, or Christmas play, he was in the audience somewhere.
   Steve was also a former member of the Suttons Bay/Bingham Fire and Rescue Department.
   In addition to his wife of 32 years, Steve is survived by his sons, Kent Anthony (Jeri Sue) Megill, Chad Patrick (Natalie) Megill, Tyler Warren (Matasha Garver) Megill; step-children, Shawn (Vera) Fuller and Mandy (Matthew) McIntyre; six grandchildren, Shamus, Seth, Tess, Shane, Ava and Lauren; sister, Colleen (Vincent) Kuntz; and a brother, Charles (Linda) Megill.
   He was preceded in death by a sister, Thressa Hudnut.
   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay with family greeting friends beginning at 11 a.m.  Vincent Kuntz will serve as celebrant.
   Memorials may be directed to the Suttons Bay/Bingham Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 280, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to the American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503.     
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