Lavada Lee (Campbell) (Reddick) Brower

Lavada Lee (Campbell) (Reddick) Brower of Kalamazoo, MI

Lavada, age 78, formerly of Richland, MI, died Labor Day, September 4, 2017 at Hallmark Living of Kalamazoo, after a brief illness and with her loving family at her side.

Lavada, the daughter of Freeman and Geneva (Gobel) Campbell, was born in Leachville, AR on October 18, 1938 and moved to this area in the early 1940's. She had been employed as a truck driver for Peters Construction of Kalamazoo for over 13 years. Lavada was a member of the Living Hope Community Church of Richland (formerly Gull Lake Community Church) for many years. She enjoyed art and all kinds of kids, but her passion in life was her grandchildren.

Lavada was united in marriage to James W. Brower in Delton, MI on November 4, 2000 and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Doraine K. (Ron) Motzell of Hickory Corners, MI and Jodie L. Folkringa of Grand Rapids, MI; her son, Allen Reddick of Gibsonton, FL; three precious grandchildren, Angie Pennock, Mathew (Rosa) Motzell and Jessica Folkringa; three great grandchildren, Gavin, Riley and Logan Pennock and three brothers, Jim (Joanna) Campbell and Aaron (Linda) Smith, both of Arab, AL and Ed (Brenda) Smith of Richland, MI. Lavada was preceded in death by her parents.

The Memorial Service to celebrate Lavada's life will be held on Sunday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m. at the Living Hope Community Church, 9292 East CD Avenue, Richland, MI 49083, with the Rev. Todd J. TerAvest, Pastor, officiating. Family and friends will continue Lavada's life celebration with a time of visitation, fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service in the Church Social Hall. Entombment was held in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Lavada's honor may be directed to the Living Hope Community Church (See Address Above). The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Lavada's family with her arrangements.