Allen Carl Skiver (deceased 8/28/16)
Address: 11958 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-9119
Spouse: Lexi

Obituary: Allen Skiver, Died August 28, 2016. Traverse City, MI

Allen Skiver, 69, life long resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 28, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

Allen was born on Oct. 8, 1946 in Traverse City to the late Carl and Irene Gertrude (Lautner) Skiver. On Dec. 4, 1965 Allen married his best friend, Alexis “Lexie” Evelyn Harris at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Together they have shared 50 years of fun, love and good times.

Allen was the owner of Skiver Construction for 25 years. He loved his cabin, hunting and talking about the old times with his friends and family. He enjoyed tinkering and building things in his pole barn, dancing to country music and playing golf. When he was not outside he was cheering on the Detroit Tigers. Above all else, Allen loved his family and his little white Maltese, Lilly, who was attached to his hip. Allen will be remembered fondly for his endless sense of humor and sharp wit.

Allen was preceded in death by his sister, June Waslowski.

Allen is survived by his wife, Lexie; their children, Dean (Chris) Skiver, of Gillette, Wyoming, Amy skiver of Traverse City, Greg (Heather) Skiver of Traverse City; grandchildren, Courtney (Drew) Ramsey, Leeann Skiver, Cole Skiver, Autumn Skiver and Summer Skiver; great-grandchildren Leena Ramsey, Malin Ramsey and June Ramsey; and sisters, Lla (Larry) Stowe and Gertrude (Terry) Ritola.

A memorial service celebrating Allen’s life will be held on Friday, Sept 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Pastor Christopher Cox will lead the service. The family asks that all friends and family dress casually and wear any camo gear that you have.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cowell Family Cancer Center.

Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your condolences and memories with the family.

The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.