Alan Jewett

Alan Michael Jewett, 70, of Mesick, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1955 in Traverse City the son of Jack Ray and Shirley May (Paul) Jewett.

He graduated from Mesick High School in 1973.

Alan worked his entire career with Elmers retiring after 25 years in 2021. He was a Ready Mix driver, a machine operator and drove the large loaders. He also worked at Howes Farm in Marilla.

He enjoyed cutting wood, mushroom hunting, gardening, bailing hay, and helping family and friends. He always liked staying busy.

Alan is survived by his wife, Barbara Lynn (Moore) Jewett; they were married September 12, 2015; children, Brandon (Laurel) Jewett, Melissa (Marty) Penney and Jennifer Jewett; grandchildren, Kaden, Bella, Ashley, Madison, Jackson, Bryon and Alyssa; great-grandchild, Claire; mother, Shirley Jewett; siblings, Jay (Ellie) Jewett, Kathy (Bill) Ely and Garry Jewett and lots of nieces and nephews and stepchildren, Jen (Keith) Moore and Jessica (Nick) Jaques.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Ray Jewett and sister, Sharon Miller.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City.

An informal celebration of life will start at 1:00 pm, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Mesick Amvets Post 122.

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