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Rev. David W. Peabody Jr.

Rev. David W. Peabody Jr. obituary, Dewitt, MI

David Peabody Obituary

Rev. David W. Peabody, Jr. DeWitt Age 68 passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was born on January 22, 1942 in Lansing to David W. and Mary Jane (Atherton) Peabody, Sr. David was a 1959 Sexton Graduate and went on to receive his Masters Degree from MSU. He was a former member of the Lions and Rotary Clubs of Sandusky, MI, Chancery at Pontiac Hospital, minister for the East Michigan Conference of The Free Methodist Church and taught school in both Lansing and Owosso. He was a Minister in the Free Methodist Church for 19 years and an Administrator at Clawson Manor in Clawson, Michigan for 13 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia; daughter, Lisa (Daniel) VanValin of Grand Ledge; 2 sons, David M. (Kerry) Peabody of Royal Oak and Marc A. (Robin) Peabody of Worthington, OH; 6 grandchildren, Karis, Kadin, Koren, Tony, Megan, and Heather; brother, Michael (Karen) Odenwald of Hubbardston and 2 sisters, Donora (Richard) Stauffer of Lansing and Alice (Roger) Miller of Eaton Rapids. David was preceded in death by: his parents and 2 step-fathers, Henry Odenwald and Earl Draper. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Central Free Methodist Church, 828 N. Washington, Lansing with the Rev. Melvin Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. For those who wish, the family request memorial donations to: Central Free Methodist Church, in memory of Rev. David W. Peabody, Jr. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 3, 2010.

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Lauralee Donaldson

May 17, 2010

So many memories of "Butch". Mostly as a youngster with Donora and Alice. Also the Christmas celebrations at my parents farm in Mason that were always so special to our family. My thoughts to all your family "Butch". You will be missed. Your Aunt Lauralee (Peabody) and Uncle Robert Donaldson

May 4, 2010

This is the one, my very first nephew---just a month younger than my younger brother--both in the baby carriage--the nephew and his uncle--and now the sadness of the passing--special blessings to Pat, Lisa, and Marc, Alice, Donora--and all the ones coming after--from Aunt Joan (Peabody) Wienbrauck.

Jo Ellen White

May 3, 2010

By email, "Butch" and I recently discussed those wonderful family holiday celebrations at Grandma and Grandpa Peabody's farm in Mason. We both cherished those memories and the many loved ones who gathered at that table. While the big folks cooked and cleaned up, we kids got to be kids... swinging on the rope swing in the barn, picking and chewing fresh peppermint from the field, and patting the cows on the forehead. It was a great place to be, and we were so fortunate to share the times with so many cousins... and our youngest uncle! My love to all my cousins, especially Pat, the children and grandchildren, and Butch's siblings, as we grieve the loss of one of our own! Jo Ellen (and Fred)

Laura Lyons

May 3, 2010

Dear Pat and family, We are sorry to hear of Pastor Dave's passing. He has meant alot to our family. He officiated at our wedding in 1979. We will continue in prayer for you all at this difficult time. Love, Terry and Laura (Innes) Lyons and family

Linda Beals

May 3, 2010

So sorry to hear of David's passing. My brothers and I grew up with David and his siblings on Reasoner St. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Lauri Miller

May 3, 2010

I wanted to offer my sympathy to Pat and the kids along with Alice, Roger, Dick and Donora. I'm very sorry for your loss at this very sad time. Love Lauri

mary baker

May 3, 2010

Life is never going to be the same with the loss of our beloved Dave, going to miss our conversations about the Spartans and Tiger's. God bless all of you. Love Bob and Mary

Gloria Jerome

May 3, 2010

We were part of Dave's congregation and Faith Free Methodist years ago and he was part of our wedding service in 1982. Nothing but wonderful memories of the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ~ Duane & Gloria Jerome

MaryJane Holmes

May 3, 2010

Went to Sexton with Dave. Sorry to hear of his passing. Wonderful guy! My condolences to his family. MaryJane Fuller-Holmes

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