Obituary: LaVern Bernard Hovenga

Mr. Hovenga

Mr. Hovenga

LaVern Bernard Hovenga, 73, of Prescott, Ariz., was born on March 22, 1934, in Dumont, Iowa, to Bennie and Grace Hovenga.

He died of Alzheimer's Disease at Family Hospice Care, on Aug. 22, 2007.

LaVern married Jeradine Laidig on Dec. 31, 1957, and they enjoyed their life together missing their 50th anniversary by four months. He is survived by his wife Jeradine; their two sons Trent of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Kirk of Weston, Fla.; and his eight grandchildren, Bard, Claire, Hunter, Madeline and Van of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kyle and Paige of Phoenix. and Audrey of Weston, Fla.

He retired in March 1992 after 24 years from John Deere Technical Center in Moline, Ill. Vern enjoyed restoring classic automobiles with great attention to detail. He was respected and loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

LaVern requested his body be donated and this was taken care of by Science Care of Phoenix. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 Grove Ave., Suite B, Prescott, AZ 86301. No services are planned at this time.

(Information provided by survivors.)


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