Laverne D. Gilliom

April 20, 1925 - December 16, 2016

Laverne D. "Bowtie" Gilliom, 91, Berne passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Swiss Village where he was a resident. He was born on April 20, 1925 to Clifton C. and Viola L Sprunger Gilliom in Adams County, IN. He married Anna Jane Schwartz on January 25, 1948.

Laverne was a member and taught Sunday School at the First Mennonite Church . He drove for Belmont Trucking, was the bookkeeper and in sales for Balsiger Motors for over 15 years, manager of Berne Lumber for 17 years, purchasing agent for Dunbar Furniture, and in retirement drove over 200,000 miles delivering motor homes for Don Ray, Decatur. His interests include; traveling, making latch hooked rugs, fishing, and cracking hickory nuts.

Survivors include; daughters, Judy(Dan)Rosenberger of Sheridan, IN. Carol Gilliom of Ronald, WA., Betty Mosure of Berne, , sons; Tom(Martha)Gilliom of West LaFayette, IN., Richard(Mary)Gilliom of Goshen, IN, sisters; Elaine(Luster)Rich of Berne, Ruth Bauman of Clinton, N.C., brother, Roy(Mary)Gilliom of Ft. Wayne, 18 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren.

Preceding in death are his parents and wife, Anna Jane in 2013.

Memorial services are Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the First Mennonite Church Chapel at 2:00 pm with visitation from 12:30 pm to time of services. Officiating is Pastor Jerry A. Flueckiger. Private family graveside services at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to the First Mennonite Church Missions &/or Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.

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