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for David Perkins
Ted Cieslak
May 30, 2023
This group did many fishing trips to Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. We ALWAYS had a great time. I miss my friend and all the fun times we had.
ILMAR SINIVEE
May 30, 2021
A real nice guy DAVE worked so hard on the USS SILVERSIDES and always had a great smile he is missed RIP DAVE.
Tom & Diane Hill
June 14, 2015
With deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dave.
Diane and I both remember him best by his infectious laugh and his very laid-back style of sailing the "Boondoggle", way back when.
His smile will shine on through all the people he touched.
Rusty Sprauer
June 12, 2015
My sympathies to the family. Will remember Dave's good humor and quick smile.
Charles Roesch, M.D.
June 8, 2015
Dave will be missed at the Silversides. Always enjoyed his smiling face and sea stories. His expertise with diesel submarines is a vanishing skill.
ILMAR SINIVEE
June 7, 2015
Dave did a lot for the SILVERSIDES. I being the past operations manager of the sub had lots of good times with him. RIP. DAVE
Jim and Emmi Cleveland
June 7, 2015
We are very sad to hear of Dave passing. Dave has been a good friend and we will miss his visits to the museum. He was a patient mentor to us as we tried to better understand the workings of the sub during the early
years of the museum. Bye, Dave, we are blessed by the time that you spent in Muskegon with us, and we thank you for it.
Emmi Cleveland
June 7, 2015
I always remember being in the engine room of the Silversides with Dave when he let me start one of the engines. Dave has been a good friend and a wonderful person. We will miss his visits at the Sivlersides museum.
Lee and Donna Jones
June 7, 2015
My husband, Lee, and I met Dave back in 1973. Lee and Dave had just been hired at EPA. I met Dave when he stopped over for a visit shortly after this. I recall we were celebrating our daughter's first birthday. She is now in her early forties and we've been friends with Dave ever since. I also recall it was that evening Dave and I realized we went to the same high school. We had a lot of fun with that fact over the years.
Our paths have crossed many times over the last forty some years. Marriages, children, work, yard sales, up north, parties; each time we got together it was like no time had passed and we could pick up right where we left off the last time. He was a dear friend and he will be missed greatly.
Joe
June 6, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. May the God of all comfort provide you with strength at this time, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Delores Frank
June 6, 2015
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
C Don Paulsell
June 6, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Dave over his whole career at EPA. He was always so cooperative and helpful and just made work fun! I also visited the submarine Silversides and thank Dave for all his service. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace, Dave
vicki moorhead
June 5, 2015
RIP may God be with the family and friends my prayers and thoughts are with you Vicki Moorhead. RAH care giver
Dave relaxing, December 9, 2011, Hollywood, Florida.
Michael Martin
June 5, 2015
Already I miss you, my friend. A kinder, more gentle man I've never known. Great times bumming around the boats and the museum--Silversides will miss you too.
Here's to eternally cold beer, fair winds and following seas; and Dave--we'll see each other again.
Ira Beasinger
June 5, 2015
Great person to work with and many memories. RIP Dave
Bob Gilkey
June 5, 2015
Dave and I worked together for years at EPA. I found him to be thoroughly professional and competent at his work and we became good friends as well. He will be missed.b
Ted Cieslak
June 5, 2015
I have been friends with Dave for over 43 years. He was always finding humor in what ever he and I did, both at work and in our personal adventures. I will miss him.
Our Christmas card for EPA Lab, Ann Arbor, MI
Ted Cieslak
June 5, 2015
Tim Davis
June 5, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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