Allen C LaVanway

March 30, 1938 - June 30, 2018

Allen C. LaVanway, 80, formerly of Benton Harbor and Watervliet died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the West Woods Nursing Home in Bridgman. Service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 6, at the Davidson Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Coloma. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery. The visitation will begin at 9:30 AM on Friday until service time at the Davidson Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Leader Dogs, Calvary Pentecostal Church in Hartford or to the family. Please share memories, messages, or photos at www.florin.net. Allen was born on Mar 30, 1938 in Marion, IN to Forest and Pauline LaVanway. He married his wife, Jeannette, in 1968 and she preceded him in death in 2004. He was a member of the Calvary Pentecostal Church in Hartford and enjoyed ministering to others. Allen had a faith in his Lord. He also enjoyed singing, playing his accordion and harmonica and wood working. Allan was outgoing and made friends easily. He also enjoyed his family at PACE. He enjoyed traveling with his family. Allen was an independent individual who lived on his own until last December. His family includes his sister, Kay Burtchett of Greenwood, AR, his aunt and uncle, and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan, his parents, his sister, Joanne and his brothers, Don and Dennis.