Whatever was needed, Patrick provided for his sons to flourish. He spent countless hours coaching them in baseball, soccer, basketball, track, and hockey, and went on to assist in their high school and college programs by volunteering in a variety of roles. He never failed to recognize the humanity laying within it all.Īs to sport, Patrick took his passion for competition and taught his sons daily about the importance of work ethic, perseverance, teamwork, and pride in one’s work. To that end, he spent many family trips exploring Civil War battlefields with them to bring home the realizations and lessons of history. He consistently and continuously emphasized the importance of understanding history to his four sons. This dedication to family often took form through his love of sport and history. As a father and husband, Patrick found his true calling as he dedicated himself to the pursuits, happiness, and health of his wife and four sons. He was also recognized repeatedly for his professional achievements as an outstanding salesman and counselor throughout his career by his industry peers.Īfter attending Western Michigan University in the early 1970’s, Patrick married the love of his life, Linda Mejia, in 1972. He relished securing the future for others through that work. In that work, Patrick assisted countless families in safeguarding their assets, lives, and properties through his insurance work. In the mid-1970’s, he began a career in insurance and financial planning that lasted forty-three years. Patrick went on to study business at Western Michigan University. Patrick was a 1969 graduate of Lawton High School where he was a standout track and field athlete and football player, including All State Honorable Mention as a kickoff returner. He was born March 6, 1951, in Paw Paw the son of the late Robert Bentley and Lenore (Martin) Bentley. In memory of Janice Annette (Lounsberry) Hover, please visit our floral store.Patrick Lynn Bentley, 72, passed away in his home in Mattawan on July 4th, 2023. For those wishing to send flowers, please consider a contribution to Michigan ALS or the Susan Mast Foundation. at Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 502 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.įollowing services, there will be a reception held at the Lawrence Township Hall with food and refreshments. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kurt Lounsberry: her mother, EdnaMae Field and her father, Alden Lounsberry.įamily and friends are invited to gather for a memorial service on Wednesday, Maat 1:00 p.m. Jan is survived by her loving husband, Gordon Hover, two daughters, Annette Christine (Corbet) Riggs and Shannon (Thomas) Brady one son, Christopher (Kristina) Hover ten grandchildren, Allen (Angie) Weston, Theodore (Matt) Weston, Audrey (Austin) Riggs, Kenn (Joe) Maring, Maragrete Brady, Joseph Brady, Grace Brady, Brooke Sandborn, Alexis Hover and Matthew Hover, two great grandchildren, Grayson and Scarlett Riggs and her step father, Theodore (Virginia) Field. She was always involved with their many activities and made it a point to be at their sporting events. Her many sets of dishes were rotated around these special events.īecoming a grandmother was the highlight of Jan's later years. Jan enjoyed hosting family and friends for her many parties and holiday gatherings. She had a detailed eye for decorating and gave her many treasures a second chance. All along the way on their travels, Jan would make sure no antique store was missed. Jan's favorite pastime was traveling with her husband, Gordon, down south and out east a couple times a year. Jan also served as a cheerleading coach and provided respite care for children at the ISD. She worked for the Van Buren ISD for 22 dedicated years. Her community was always her main priority aside from her family. Jan attended Southwestern Michigan College, where she earned her CNA certificate. She was born Septemin Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie Alden Lounsberry and EdnaMae (Cerny) Field. Janice Annette Hover, 72, passed away Thursday Maat her home in Lawrence.
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