Edward Fred Dantuma's Obituary
Edward Fred Dantuma, age 86, of Deer Island, Tavares, FL passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born July 26, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Tavares in 1993 from Redland, FL. He was self-employed in the magazine business and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in WWII. He was a member of Rolling Hills Community Church, Zellwood, FL. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Chris Dantuma of Tavares, FL; sons, Dirk (Ruth) Dantuma of St. Paul, MN, Jeff (Mary) Dantuma of Sanford, FL, Ray Eilof (Helen) Dantuma of Leesburg, FL, Kort (Kristin) Dantuma of Clearwater, FL, Dries (Tina) Dantuma of Longwood, FL; daughter, Brenda Schang of Tavares, FL; brother, John (Kay) Dantuma of Grand Rapids, MI; sister, Marilyn Savoy of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Emily Dantuma, Ian Dantuma, William Dantuma, Leslie (Harry) Ellis, Elise Dantuma, Rein Eilof Dantuma, Danielle Dantuma, Delanie Dantuma, Gabrielle Dantuma, Derik Dantuma; great-grandchildren, Lucas Ellis and Lauren Ellis. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 2:00PM until 3:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares. A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rolling Hills Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 250, Zellwood, FL 32798; www.wwjd.org Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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