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David R. Fleming

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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FLEMING — David R. Fleming, age 66, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2003 following a prolonged and courageous struggle against Lou Gehrig's disease. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 45 years, Sally; his daughters, Lori (Bill) Barr, Lisa (Jerry) Bouwhuis, Keri (Scott) Adamy; his...

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COACH IS DEFINED AS A "TUTOR WHO PREPARES ONE FOR AN EXAM." I READ THIS BEFORE ATTENDING COACH FLEMINGS MEMORIAL SERVICE TODAY. IT STRUCK ME AS THE PERFECT DESCRIPTION OF THIS VERY SPECIAL MAN. COACH FLEMING WAS A LIFE COACH FOR MANY OF US AT KVILLE. HE MORE THAN APTLY PREPARED US FOR THE GREATEST EXAM OF ALL- LIFE. NO ONE IN MY LIFE HAS HAD A GREATER IMPACT THAN THIS MAN. I COULD NEVER CALL HIM DAVE AS I GREW OLDER, IT WAS AND WILL ALLWAYS BE "COACH". THANK YOU COACH!

My condolences to Coach Flemings family on his passing. He was a great coach and friend. I am honered to hear the letter that I wrote to coach for the dedication of the wrestling tournament at Kelloggsville was posted at his viewing. I am sorry that I was unable to attend the viewing or service. My prayers go out to coach and his entire family.
Raymond Punches
Class of 1971

Mr. David Fleming was my Biology teacher in 9th and 12th grade. He greatly impacted my life. He was a dedicated teacher and coach who influenced many students throughout his career. My sincere condolences to his family. Please find comfort in knowing he is in a better place.
Peace,
Sue

Dave Fleming was an inspiration to all of us on the wrestling team. We all admired his dedication and intensity and confidence, but it was his humility that had the greatest impact on me. I've come to learn from his wonderful family how he considered himself blessed to have had those coaching experiences. The feeling is mutual, Mr. Fleming.

I'm am really sad to hear the news of (Coach) Fleming passing, but happy to know that the way he touched so many lives in a positive way including my life, that he is in a better place than this Earth can provide. I'm also sorry that I didn't get the word of the Wrestling tournment dedicated to his name until after it was over, otherwise I would have surely attended. I'm sorry that I cannot attend the funeral, because of work committments, but my sincere condolences goes out to Mr. Fleming's...