Van Buren Portwood's Obituary
Van Buren Portwood, 64, passed away October 3, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Memorial Services will be held in Michigan at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Lung Association
.
Van was born December 5, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan to Jack and Leah Portwood. He grew up in Waterford, Michigan and moved to Mansfield a few years ago. He was a retired truck driver and in his spare time he enjoyed working with wood, making furniture and wood burning art. He also enjoyed making beaded jewelry for people he knew. Van had a great love for his family. He will be deeply missed by all he knew.
Survivors: wife of 26 years, Debbie M. Portwood of Mansfield; sons, Jay, Dion and Kevin Portwood all of Waterford, MI; step-daughter, Sunshine Haeuser and her husband Sam of Great Falls, Montana; brother, Joe Portwood of Florida; sister, Sharon Trevino of Waterford, MI; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
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