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Victor Paynich Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1919 - 2006 Age: 87 PAYNICH, Victor Paw Paw Passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 10, 2006 at Lakeview Continuing Care Center, Lawton. Victor was born March 2, 1919 in Copper City, Michigan the son of the late George and Justina (Chopp) Paynich. Victor moved to Paw Paw in 1924 and lived at the Almena Paynich farm until 1952. He worked in Kalamazoo at Sealtest and later at Bond Supply Company. He started work at Tuttle Floral Company in 1953 where he delivered flowers and helped in the greenhouse operation. He worked there until his retirement in 1983. After retirement he still enjoyed working part time delivering flowers to his many friends and customers totaling over 50 years. Victor loved to bowl and play horseshoes with his buddies from the Paw Paw and Almena area. He was a 1938 graduate of Paw Paw High School and enjoyed the monthly luncheon outings with men from his and other Paw Paw graduating classes. Victor was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw for over 80 years where he was an usher. Victor was a devote Christian who cared deeply for his wife, children, their families and his many many friends. On August 16, 1952 in Paw Paw, Victor was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Hindenach who preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 2005. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, George, Paul and Walter Paynich and a sister, Dr. Mary Louis Paynich. Surviving are 2 sons, Christopher Paynich & Fiancée Janice Haan of Paw Paw, Mike (Susy) Paynich of Mattawan; 2 daughters, Heidi Paynich of Paw Paw and Wendy (Doug) Wendell of Paw Paw; 4 granddaughters, Caitlin, Mallory, and Erin Paynich and , Shanna (Fiancée Jim Kerr) Wendell; grandson, Shaun Wendell of Paw Paw; 2 great granddaughters, Ashleigh and Sarah; great grandson, Tyler; 3 sisters, Ronnie DeBack of Kalamazoo, Tina Rohrsted of North Carolina and Anne Kean of Fenton, MI; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Paw Paw where a vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Fr. Robert F. Creagan celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Van Buren County.

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There are currently 5 condolences.

Karen Leigh Middaugh-Jungel klmjungel@msn.com Thursday March 30, 2006 at 10:20 AM

A few days ago, Dad and Mom (Hoddy & Betty) told me of Mr. Paynich's passing. To his family, I give you my heartfelt prayers. I left Paw Paw in 1967; but, I still remember all the 'trips' that my brother and I would make to Tuttle's, each spring, with Mom. With Mom's love of flowers, and the different holidays/occasions that she 'needed' to give/send 'some flowers', our 'visits to Tuttles' were many. And, Mr. Paynich was always there to help Betty (and the kids) pick out the right plants. Thank you Lord for all our memories . . . . My prayers and blessings, Karen.

michael e. dillon,m.d. lobolapharminc@yahoo.com Wednesday March 22, 2006 at 2:07 PM

vic was a gentle man and well loved by all.....

Barbara Green Monday March 20, 2006 at 6:43 AM

My sincere condolences to the Paynich family. My Mother, Elizabeth Dean, was a classmate of Vic's. Two years ago when I was in Paw Paw for the funeral of my Aunt, Margaret Grabbe, Mr. Paynich was kind enough to make a list of all the people who were still alive in his and my Mother's class. He gave it to me so I could bring it back home to her. She was unable to attend the funeral due to her ill health but he saw to it that their high school class bond was still there. My Mother has since passed away and I will always remember how much he cared to get that message back to her. Sincerely, Barbara Green

Linda Barkalow LBarkalow@prodigy.net Monday March 13, 2006 at 6:04 AM

Dear Paynich Family, My deepest sympathy to everyone. I can't imagine how many lives Mr. Paynich touched. My Dad, Bob Howard, and "Vic" were good friends and so many times he would stop at my parents home just to visit or with a plant or flowers "not ordered" but left just to cheer my parents. Many, many times he was at our local high school delivering flowers on so many occasions. He was always cheerful and so caring. He will be missed by so many and will always have a special place in our hearts.

Connie Longcore longcorecl@verizon.net Saturday March 11, 2006 at 6:30 PM

I remember Mr. Paynich fondly. I can see him driving the car to make floral deliveries. Once the door opened you could always smell a mixture of sweet flowers and cigars. He always had a smile, never heard him say anything mean about anyone. He was a good Father to his children and I am sure their lives have all been influenced, positively, by his actions and thoughtfulness. He is at peace with Barb once again. Fondly, Connie

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