Donald Allhands

Donald James Allhands, 83, of Tilton, passed away at 2:45 PM on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the VA Illiana Healthcare Systems in Danville. Donald was born in Danville on November 27, 1928 the son of Harry and Hattie (Lovins) Allhands. He married Jane Drews on February 8, 1949 in Danville. She survives. He is survived by two sons- Dennis (Debi) Allhands of Danville and Scott (Kelly) Allhands of Burlington, KY, four daughters- Cindy (Joe) Suchaczewski of Olivet, Peggy (Randy Joe) Pichon of Tilton, Donna (Jeff) Gootee of Homer and Shannan (Jeff) Ford of Fithian, fourteen grandchildren- Jenny Shudholme, Robby Sapp, Carrie High, Cody Pichon, Chelsea Allhands, Evan Allhands, Jake Allhands, Gable Allhands, Niles Gootee, Garret Gootee, Jurry Gootee, Kendra Ford, Marissa Ford, Jenna Ford and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and six brothers. Donald served our country in 1946 as a part of the United States Navy. He then served as a Navy Reservist for four years. Donald worked construction until becoming a laborer at Interstate Water Company, where he retired in 1991. He was a member of Central Park Church of Christ in Tilton. He loved to go fishing and hunting, gardening, playing guitar, playing euchre and working in the yard but especially traveling and spending time with his family. A Celebration of Donald's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville with Pastor Wade Martin officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Memorials can be made in Donald's name to the Palliative Care Unit at VA Illiana Healthcare Systems in Danville. Please join Donald's family in sharing photos, videos, and memories of him through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com