Gladstone, MI
Allan “Bud” Leslie Darion age 89, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Northwoods Assisted Living Home in Escanaba.
Allan was born on January 24, 1925 in Gladstone, the son of Joseph and Evelyn (Swanson) Darion. He graduated from the Gladstone High School in 1943. Allan began serving in the United States Army in August of 1943. After 32 months of service, the major part spent over seas, he was Honorably Discharged from the Army on March 27, 1946. He served in the European Theatre, first in England and then Belgium and Germany. He has 4 Service Bars and wears the ETO Victory and Good Conduct Ribbons. He also has a Battle Star for the Rhineland Campaign. He was a life member of the VFW.
Allan joined the Coast Guard and sailed on the ore boats on the Great Lakes for 2 years.
In 1948, Allan joined his uncle at Swanson’s Hardware in Gladstone. He took over the business in 1974 and was the owner until he retired in 1989.
Allan was united in marriage to Mary “Peg” Clish on January 22, 1949.
Allan is survived by three daughters, Mary Beth Darion, Susan (Mark) Roxbury and Lori Ann (John) Kroll, all of Gladstone; four grandchildren, Katie (Mike) Urban, Kelly Roxbury and Megan and Allison Kroll and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, Glenn and three sisters, Phyllis Boucher and Nancy and Eleanor Darion.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 8 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented at 1:00 PM by the Gladstone American Legion August Mattson Post 71. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. A luncheon will be served in the church fellowship hall. Allan will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Skalsky
Sending Love and Prayers to the Darion Family at this difficult time. Geri, Bob, Heather and James
Phil and Virginia Petersen
Dear Mary Beth, Susan, Lori and extended family,Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We had lots of laughs together working at the store. I will always remember him wearingthe navy blue five button sweater, the time Peg thought a grey one would be nice, it didn’t work. Convincing me that Chicago knives were the best, and they were. He certainly was proud of “his” girls. I will always remember Peg and him bringing the “big box” of supplies for the year down to college. I think he thought there were no stores downstate to buy those things! He always kept us informed to what was happening with you girls, your first job, getting married, buying your homes and of course grandkids. I can remember all the laughs and fun we had in the backroom of the store during Christmas, we were all tired but it was always a good time. There were always cookies to eat and time for chatter especially when Sister was visiting with them from Green Bay. Keep all the memories close to your heart. I am sure he and Peg are already catching up. He was a good father, husband and friend. You all have our sympathies and will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Monica Moreau
Lori – I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope the amazing memories that you hold will bring you comfort during this time. I’ll be thinking of you and your sisters during the days ahead.
God Bless You –
Monica
Susan and Dale Jamison
Mary Beth, Sue, Lori and Families,Dale and I were very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Please know that we care and that you are all in our prayers during this sad time. It is difficult to lose your parents……but they will always be a part of you. It must be comforting to know that your mom and dad are together again. Hold your memories close and take care of each other.
Sue and Dale Jamison
Marianne Rezigh (Dollhopf)
MaryBeth & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort knowing that your father is resting peacefully.
Marianne & JoAnne Dollhopf
Carol johnston - Rapid River, Mi
Wayne was one of my close friends at work. We enjoyed each other and had many lunches together through the many years we worked on A crew. He was a good friend. Work friends are like a whole new family. He will be greatly missed. He is now out of pain and in Gods loving arms. May he rest in peace. Marlene and family you are in my prayers. may the Lord be with you all Carol Johnston
Dennis Fent - Birch Run, MI
Marlene & Julie, We are sad to hear about Wayne’s passing and express our sympathy to your family. We will miss the friendship, deer report and hospitality Wayne has always shared with our hunting camp family. The Fent’s, Engelhardt’s, Eichenhofers and Hobson’s are proud to call you our friends and will forever be grateful to Wayne and You for watching over Shorty, Duane and Marty. This is recorded in our Memorial Grant award handed out in Birch Run “These people we trust to the hands of God and their memories we shall cherish forever” and it reflects our feeling on Wayne. Dennis Fent E&F hunting camp.