John Leroy Hadaway
June 28th, 1935 - January 18th, 2022
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John's Obituary
John L. Hadaway, 86, of South Haven, was called home on Tuesday, January 18th in Holland, Michigan. John was born on June 28, 1935 in South Haven to Earl and Myrna “Kahne” Hadaway.
John graduated from South Haven High School in 1952. He married Dorothy Olson on July 3, 1954 at the First English Lutheran Church. He found a love for bowling, and began his bowling career in the 1952-53 season. He was the first person elected to the South Haven-Bangor Bowling Hall of Fame. John was past President of the State Bowling Association. Throughout his 40- year bowling career, he held various league officer positions. John was also an avid golfer and enjoyed afternoon tee times with friends, Herb, Jerry and John. He enjoyed collecting antique clocks, one of his favorite clocks was the South Haven Time. He attended Bethel Baptist Church in South Haven. John worked at Michigan Orchard Supply in South Haven and then worked for Sam Erwin at Superb Horticulture for over 30 years. John and Sam had a far greater relationship than just at work, they truly enjoyed their time together for all those years.
John is survived by his wife of over 67 years Dorothy. Sons - Mark (Sue) Hadaway of South Haven, David (Melody) Hadaway of Plate Center, Nebraska and Tim (Dawn) Hadaway of Codi, Wyoming. Daughter - Debbie (Tim) Cagle of South Haven. 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Kenneth Hadaway and Sherrie Trap both of Grand Rapids.
Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and Robert Hadaway,
Visitation will be at the Filbrandt Chapel, on Tuesday, January 25th from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, January 25th at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan at 12 p.m. John will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethel Baptist Church. Please share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.starksfh.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes. 269-637-0333.
John graduated from South Haven High School in 1952. He married Dorothy Olson on July 3, 1954 at the First English Lutheran Church. He found a love for bowling, and began his bowling career in the 1952-53 season. He was the first person elected to the South Haven-Bangor Bowling Hall of Fame. John was past President of the State Bowling Association. Throughout his 40- year bowling career, he held various league officer positions. John was also an avid golfer and enjoyed afternoon tee times with friends, Herb, Jerry and John. He enjoyed collecting antique clocks, one of his favorite clocks was the South Haven Time. He attended Bethel Baptist Church in South Haven. John worked at Michigan Orchard Supply in South Haven and then worked for Sam Erwin at Superb Horticulture for over 30 years. John and Sam had a far greater relationship than just at work, they truly enjoyed their time together for all those years.
John is survived by his wife of over 67 years Dorothy. Sons - Mark (Sue) Hadaway of South Haven, David (Melody) Hadaway of Plate Center, Nebraska and Tim (Dawn) Hadaway of Codi, Wyoming. Daughter - Debbie (Tim) Cagle of South Haven. 9 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Kenneth Hadaway and Sherrie Trap both of Grand Rapids.
Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and Robert Hadaway,
Visitation will be at the Filbrandt Chapel, on Tuesday, January 25th from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, January 25th at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan at 12 p.m. John will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethel Baptist Church. Please share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.starksfh.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes. 269-637-0333.
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