1942
Daniel
2014
Daniel Lee Avery
February 15, 1942 — August 2, 2014
Daniel Lee Avery, age 72 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his residence.
Dan was born on February 15, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Noel and Dorothy May (Evans) Avery. He attended Benzonia High School, graduating in 1960. Dan honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as a truck driver from 1960 to 1963.
Dan drove truck for Allied Van Lines for 25 years and also worked for Buck Trucking Company. He enjoyed Race horses, riding horses, camping, working on the farm, hunting, fishing mushroom hunting, gardening, Bingo and word search books. He was a member of Michigan Harness Horse Association and the United States Trotting Association.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Dorothy Avery, two sisters that passed away at infancy, 5 brothers: Chuck Avery, Leo Avery, Noel Avery Jr., Irving Avery and William (Wink) Avery.
Dan is survived by his partner of 48 years, Steve Converse, brothers: Tom Avery, Steve Avery and Don Avery, sister, Nola Avery, sister-in-law, Carol (Steve) Bolo, brother-in-law, Roger (Lawanda) Converse Jr. and special friend, Ed (Fred) Clair.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Red Cross or Pennock Hospice.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Irving Township Cemetery. Charles Converse will officiate the service. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #45.
Dan was born on February 15, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Noel and Dorothy May (Evans) Avery. He attended Benzonia High School, graduating in 1960. Dan honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as a truck driver from 1960 to 1963.
Dan drove truck for Allied Van Lines for 25 years and also worked for Buck Trucking Company. He enjoyed Race horses, riding horses, camping, working on the farm, hunting, fishing mushroom hunting, gardening, Bingo and word search books. He was a member of Michigan Harness Horse Association and the United States Trotting Association.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Dorothy Avery, two sisters that passed away at infancy, 5 brothers: Chuck Avery, Leo Avery, Noel Avery Jr., Irving Avery and William (Wink) Avery.
Dan is survived by his partner of 48 years, Steve Converse, brothers: Tom Avery, Steve Avery and Don Avery, sister, Nola Avery, sister-in-law, Carol (Steve) Bolo, brother-in-law, Roger (Lawanda) Converse Jr. and special friend, Ed (Fred) Clair.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Red Cross or Pennock Hospice.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Irving Township Cemetery. Charles Converse will officiate the service. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #45.
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