Wayde Van Deventer Obit Photo


Wayde W. Van Deventer
Date Of Birth:	February 8, 1936
Date Of Death:	July 23, 2011
Service Date:	2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 27, 2011 Allen Funeral Home

Wayde W. VanDeventer, 75, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Saturday, July 23^rd at I.U. Health-Bloomington Hospital with his family at his side. He was born in Greene County, Indiana the son of Clayton and Fay (Hendricks) VanDeventer and was a graduate of Bloomington High School in 1953. He retired as a school bus drive for the Monroe County Community School Corporation and was a meat cutter with Kroger's and the former IGA Grocery. He was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church in Dolan.

Wayde's family was first and foremost in his life. He and his wife have been married almost 58 years, since October 9, 1953. They often laughed as they competed to mow the lawn, both thoroughly enjoying the chore. He loved to garden, to watch the grandchildren in their activities, to support his family however he could.

His survivors include his wife, Edith (Campbell) VanDeventer, two daughtes and sons-in-law, Pam and Mike Sexton and Cindy and Rick Fiscus, two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Mary VanDeventer and Joe and Kathy Vandeventer, all of Bloomington, twelve grandchildren; Leslie Bryant, Brad Myers, Lisa McCoy, Nick Sexton, Mandy Bryant, Kara Quimby, Leah Field, LouAnn Fleener, Heath VanDeventer, Faye Polley, Jake VanDeventer and Lindsey VanDeventer, seventeen great grandchildren, one sister and brother-in-law, Wanita and Terry Beaver of Punta Gorda, FL and one brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Norma VanDeventer of Bloomington.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 with Rev. James Moore officiating. Burial will be at Payne Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from3:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International in care of Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

From: Tara Woods Pierson
Location:Indianapolis
God saw your Daddy getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes you & your family watched your Dad, and saw him pass away. Although you loved him dearly, you could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke your hearts to prove to you & your family, He only takes the best

From: BJ McElroy
Location:Bloomington
My prayers go out to your family. Wayde was such a nice man and sure loved his family. I really appreciate the kindness he always showed to my children as their bus driver. Take comfort in knowing he is in a much better place now.

From: Kip Headdy & Family
Location:Ellettsville
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I enjoyed working with Wayde when he drove a truck part-time for a little while. Wayde was and will always be a good man. I know that he was very proud of his family. I will miss him greatly. Kip,Cindy Emily & Lindsey Headdy

From: Ann & Dick Chafin
Location:Bloomington, IN
Edith & family, Wayde truly was one of the "good guys." We know that you have many happy memories with family and friends. There are so many fun stories that we recall .....especially the painted toenails episode! May the good memories and your faith sustain you in the days ahead. We send loving thoughts.