Jeffery Carl Vanaman

Jeffery Carl VanAman age 57 of Hastings, passed away August 15, 2013 at his home, with family at his side.

Jeff was born on August 20, 1955 in Hastings the son of Cloyd and Margaret Jean (Fisher) VanAman. Jeff attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1974.

Jeff honorably served in the U.S. Army, discharged on January 31, 1980.

Jeff married Judy Lonergan on August 19, 1989. He worked for the Felpausch Food Center for 30 years. Jeff worked in their Albion, Pennfield, Battle Creek and Hastings locations as Bakery Manager and Store Director, along with many other positions. He also worked for Michaels and Assoc for a couple years. For the past 5 years, Jeff has owned and operated the Fall Creek Restaurant.

Jeff was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also a Hastings Lions Club and Lions International member. He was the past district Governor of 11-C1 and served in that position from 1992 - 1993.

Jeff loved the game of Golf. He was very active in the community, a local businessman and has traveled all over the world.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd Allen and Margaret Jean VanAman.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Judy VanAman, daughter, Jennifer (Wes) Casarez of Hastings, , stepdaughter, Elizabeth Lonergan of Hastings, grandchildren: Emily, Makayla, Holly, Quinn and Iley, brother, Brian (Janice) VanAman of Hastings, sister, Tina (Matt) Houchlei of Vermontville, sister, Toni VanAman of Hastings and many nieces and nephews.

Jeff fought his battle with Cancer for as long as he could. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Lions Club or the American Cancer Society.

Visitation/Memorial Service:
Wednesday, August 21,2013
First Presbyterian Church
405 N. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI  49058
Visitation:   10:00 am - 11:00 am
Memorial Service:  11:00 am
Minister:  Pastor Jeff Garrison

Interment:
Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, MI