Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kaufman, Donavon May 30, 2007
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Lakewood News, 2 Jun 2007


Donavon (Doc) Kaufman passed away on May 30, 2007 in the Ludington hospital 
with his family at his bedside.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Vera (Sprague) Kaufman; his 
loving daughter, Lou Anne (Donavon) Parks; two very special granddaughters, 
Nicole (Tony) Jados, Jennifer Parks (Carol) ; five special great grandchildren—
grandsons Matthew, Nathan and Zachary and granddaughters Elizabeth and 
Chelsea; brother and sisters-in-law, Tom and Sue Sprague, Bill and Fran 
Wallace, Ken and Evie Sprague and sister-in-law, Joyce Bowerman.  Doc also 
leaves behind so many special friends and family it would be impossible to 
name you all.  But please know that you were always in his daily thoughts.

Doc was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter and Olive Kaufman; 
cousin, Greg Shellenbarger; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Thelma Sprague; 
brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Sprague and brother-in-law, Jack 
Bowerman.

Doc was born to Walter and Oliver (Shellenbarger) Kaufman on February 25, 1928 
in Lake Odessa.  There he grew up and graduated from Lakewood High School 
where he pursued his boyhood passion of basketball.  After graduating Doc 
enlisted into the Army where he spent time overseas.  When Doc returned home 
from the Army he met and married Vera.  They lived in Lake Odessa until Doc 
retired from the E. W. Bliss where he was employed for 30 years.

Doc was a life member of the Baldwin VFW.  Also a life member of the Vintage 
motoring club of Mason County, the Travelers Protective Association of 
America, and Moose Lodge of Hastings and a former member of the Lake Odessa 
VFW.  A few years after Doc retired he and Vera moved to Baldwin.

Doc always said there was no place in the world he would rather be than in 
Northern Michigan.  While living in Baldwin Doc and Vera met and made many new 
friends.  They enjoyed their antique cars and their antique car club, which 
Doc always dreamed of doing someday.  Living in the north also allowed Doc to 
pursue his other passions which were hunting and fishing.

Doc was best known for his storytelling.  But what Doc was best at was being a 
loving husband, father (father-in-law) and grandfather.  He will be missed 
often and loved forever.

At Doc’s request  graveside service for family members was held at the 
Hastings Township Cemetery where he was laid to rest.  There will be a 
luncheon held for friends and family at a later date for reminiscing and 
storytelling, so please watch for announcement.  Memorial contributions can be 
made to The VA Medical Center General Post No. 13 or the American Cancer 
Society.


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