Donald Earl Vance
October 16, 1930 - March 28, 2016
Donald Earl Vance, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday March 28, 2016. Don was born to the late Charles and Retha (Carpenter) Vance in Alden on October 16, 1930. He served in the United States Army during Korea and worked for the State of Michigan as a surveyor for 31 years. Don enjoyed his gardening and tractors; as well as hunting for deer, elk and bear, and also fishing. He was a member of the Kalkaska VFW. Don never met a stranger, with his quick wit and sense of humor he always made a new friend. Don is survived by his wife Alma (Wells) Vance; children: Carolyn (Bob) Kowalik, Janet (Lee) Green, Julie Vance, Connie (Walter) Armstrong, Donald (Vicki) Vance, Charles (Pam) Vance and Mary Vance; 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, and sister Ellen Longtin of Cincinnati, Ohio. Don was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister and his wife Gloria Vance. Visitation will take place on Thursday March 31, 2016 from 4-8pm. The funeral will be on Friday April 1, 2016 at 11am, in the Chapel of the Kalkaska Funeral Home with final visitation beginning at 10am. Memorial Contributions may be made in Don’s honor to the Kalkaska VFW or A.C. Paws. Arrangements entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Donald Earl Vance, 85, of Rapid City, passed away on Monday March 28, 2016. Don was born to the late Charles and Retha (Carpenter) Vance in Alden on October 16, 1930. He served in the United States Army during Korea and worked for the State... View Obituary & Service Information