Wayne E. Van Orman

Van ORMAN, WAYNE E.; 88; died January 13, 2011; at his home in Jensen Beach, Florida. He was born in Jackson, Michigan and lived in Vandercook Lake, Chelsea, Detroit, Plymouth, Lansing and Canton, Michigan before moving to Jensen Beach 33 years ago. He graduated from Chelsea High School and married Gene Ewald of Chelsea. Wayne's favorite past time was playing softball and he did so for many years in Jensen Beach. Wayne served in the Army during World War II in Sicily, Corsica and Italy. He was a manager in Outside Plant Engineering with Michigan Bell Telephone Company where he was employed for 36 years. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Gene (Ewald) and his son, Gary Van Orman. He is survived by three grandchildren, Amy (John) Stephens of Murphy, NC, Gary Van Orman, Jr. of Stuart, FL and Pandora Van Orman of Deltona, FL; three great grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph and Jordan Stephens; and several nieces and nephews, including Fred Schaff of Punta Gorda, FL. No Services are planned. Arrangements are by All county Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, Florida.