David-Herder-Obituary

David Earl Herder

Jackson, Michigan

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Jackson, Michigan
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American Heart Association

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JCP Obit Placeholder 47" 4/30/08 HERDER, DAVID EARL - Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008, at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon; one daughter, Shelly Herder and her fiance', Ben Williams; one son, Bernie and his wife, Karie Herder; one grandson,...

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I will always treasure the memory of Uncle David being my sponsor for confirmation. To this day, I can't offer someone a toothpick without thinking of him and the couch and laughing.

The whole family is in my prayers right now.

This weekend brings to mind some of my favorite 86,400 from the late 70's:

Fourth of July at the farm, Uncle Dave's out-of-state fireworks, shooting stars, roman candles, and M-80's. Larger than life red, blue, green, and white sparks launched from an old gray pipe out over a moonlit cornfield. Miles from nowhere. Two men, three kids, and amazement at a time in life when it counts most. The smell of the powder, the bright red of the torch, and that booming laugh of joy when we...

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Any given Christmas (1983)

1978 with Lama from Johnny's Farm

1976 with Ted

Holding Baby Michelle 1966

Wedding Cake 1964