Alice Jane Havlin
July 31, 1927 - June 6, 2017
Alice Jane Havlin, 89, of Roodhouse, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. She was born in Springfield, July 31, 1927, the daughter of Joseph and Henrietta Colburn Barton. She married Charles R. “Shorty” Havlin, June 25, 1948, in Whitehall. He preceded in death, January 30, 1988. Surviving are two children, Dennis L. (Brenda) Havlin of Springfield, MO and Nancy (Dennis) Goben of Versailles; four grandchildren, Joshua A. (Tyler) Havlin, Jacob C. (Tiffany) Havlin, Michelle C. (Jason) Volk and Eric C. Goben (partner, Melissa Johnson and her children, Melayna and Hayden); six great-grandchildren, Roosevelt Havlin, Guillaume Havlin, Leah Havlin, Coen Havlin, Ceili Havlin, and Ava Ashcraft; and four step great-grandchildren, Brandon, Landon, Hunter, and Hailey. Alice was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Leonard and Bud Barton, and “sister at heart”, Doris Crabtree Graham. Alice was a member of the Christian Church in Roodhouse. She was a dedicated volunteer, supported local food banks, the Roodhouse Fire Dept. Toy Drive, coordinated Meals on Wheels, and drove patients to their doctors’ appointments. Alice found much pleasure through helping people. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with interment in Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse. Visitation will be held Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Greene County Food Bank.
Alice Jane Havlin, 89, of Roodhouse, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Heritage Health in Jacksonville. She was born in Springfield, July 31, 1927, the daughter of Joseph and Henrietta Colburn Barton. She married Charles R. “Shorty”... View Obituary & Service Information