Denton – Larry Denton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away in his home surrounded by his family on July 12. Larry was born on June 2, 1938 in his family home in Ensley Center where he lived his entire life.
He married Joanne Voss in 1959 and they had a wonderful 53 years together. Also left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Tamara Fish (Rick), Teresa Denton (Doug), and Allison Angelucci (Nick); eleven grandchildren Ryan Fish (Lisa), Emily Baxter (Gabe), Abigail Fish, Riley Fish, Rory Fish, Andrew Duncan, Jeremiah Duncan, Tess Duncan, Tyler (Allison) Timmerman, Katey Angelucci, and Olivia Angelucci, and four great grandchildren Brody and Macy Fish, Hayden Timmerman, and Denton Baxter. In addition to his family he leaves behind a multitude of friends, including his many coffee shop buddies.
Larry was the fourth generation owner of Denton’s Water Well Drilling. Larry spent his final years working as a volunteer driver for the Area Commission on Aging of Newaygo County where he continued to share his sense of humor and kind way with others.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 15, at 3 P. M. at the Grand Wesleyan Church. The family will greet visitors prior to the service at 2 P. M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Grant Wesleyan Church and/or Love INC of Newaygo County.

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July 12, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Robin Schuitema
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will forever remember Larry as the grown man that would stick his tongue out at me when I was a little girl. My parents never caught him doing it to me and I always got in trouble when they saw me stick my tongue out at him. He was a sweet man. My prayers will be with you all.
Robin Westerhouse Schuitema
July 13, 2012 at 7:01 am
DeWayne and Sharon Evans
Joanne and family,
I was very sad to hear from my Mom last night that Larry had passed away, I kept thinking I should call you but did not do it, I will wait for a few weeks now but will try to get in touch. We know Larry will be very much missed but will not be suffering any more. Your family is very special to me and we will be praying for all of you at this time.
Love, DeWayne and Sharon
July 13, 2012 at 7:22 am
June Mount
Rick, Tammy and family. I very sorry to hear about the passing of your father/father-in-law. God be with you at this time and help to ease your grief. June Mount and Larry Veltkamp
July 13, 2012 at 9:38 am
Jill Drury
Joanne and family I am so so sorry to hear about Larry’s passing. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor, huge heart an just an all-round good guy. As the former supervisor the the Volunteer Transportation Program at COA, I can honestly say he was a huge asset to our program and I’m sure the many clients he transported would back up that statement. May you all find peace in knowing that he’ll always be nearby in your hearts.
Will keep you all in thoughts and prayers.
Jill Drury
Boyne City (formerly WC)
July 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm
penny peets
Was very shocked to hear about him he always made me laugh at coffee. My thoughts and prayers are with u all he will. Be missed. Penny Jim Rose Peets
July 16, 2012 at 10:45 am
Pat (Johnson) Lowery-Klingler
Myself and my siblings wish to send our thoughts and prayers to your entire family. We know we are related somehow, but our Mother, Treva (Rice) Johnson, was the geneologist and we remember a .”Mike Denton” mentioned often. Our Grandmother was Mable (Cook) (Rice) Crandle and Ensley Center and Newago-Croton was home to them. Sincerely, Pat
July 16, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Cheryl Price-Rodgers
Allison,
I’m very sorry to hear about your father. I lost my father in May so I understand how hard it is right now. Please know you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
July 17, 2012 at 10:42 am
Gayle Stuart
Sorry to hear of your loss and also sorry that we didn’t make it to the service we were on vacation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you take care.
Jim and Gayle Stuart
July 31, 2012 at 7:46 am
Cheryl Whitman
Teresa and Family,
So shocked to see this when going on to leave another message. So sorry for your loss. A father is truely one of life’s great treasures.
Cheryl Braasch Whitman