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~ Galen R Newton 1-5 ~
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Galen, the son of Clare and Francis (Mathews) Newton was born on
Galen married JOAN BOYD 1-5.had a son Terry Newton, and two daughters Gail and Janeth.
Galen died at age 51. Below is a transcript from the Battle Creek Enquirer.
Galen R. Newton dies; long active in sports
Galen R. Newton, 51, a longtime local sports figure, former professional baseball player and businessman, was stricken Tuesday and was pronounced dead on arrival at Leila Hospital. He resided at 108 Shadowood Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan.
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| A native of Barry County, Newton moved to Battle Creek with his parents as a child and was an oustanding athlete at Battle Creek Central High School, where he graduated in 1948. During his high school years, he was co-captain of the basketball and baseball teams and was named to the Michigan All-State Basketball Team. |
| After high school, he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians baseball team farm system and played in the system for two years. |
| He continued his interest in sports after returning to Battle Creek, and played first base for the Hall Drug baseball team, which won the AABC national title in 1953. He also played for the Clark Equipment Co. baseball team and was on Creek Civic Recreation Department leagues. |
| An avid golfer and bowler, he won the Riverside Country Club Invitational Golf Tournament in 1975, and was a member of the Elks Bowling Team that won the Michgan doubles tournament in the 1979-80 season. |
| He had been an agent of the State Farm Insurance Company for the past 25 years, with his offices at 207 W. Columbia Ave. |
| He was an active member of the Calhoun County Association for Retarded Citizens, and in 1966 was elected president of the organization then known as the Calhoun Country Association for Retarded Children. |
| He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Elks Loge 131, Riversiide Country Club, Y Center, Battle Creek Lettermen's Club, a member and past president of the Battle Creek Association of Life Underwriters, and the National Life Underwriters Association. |
| He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Boyd; a son, Terry Newton of Battle Creek; Daugheers, Gail Newton of Cadillac, and Janeth Newton of Kalamazoo; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Newton of 436 Fairfield Ave. and a brother, Wayne Newton of houghton Lake. |
| Services will be held t 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church. Cremation will follow the services. memorial donation may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund, First Presbyterian Church or the research division of the Cahoun Country Association for Retarded Citizens. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home. |
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