Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
1939 - 2018
LAZAR, David - Of Flint, age 78, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Assyrian Church of the East, 3112 Lewis Street, Flint, Father Ameer Brikha officiating.
Burial in Assyrian Cemetery.
Visitation 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Contributions may be made to Assyrian Church of the East, the Assyrian Cemetery or charity of one’s choice.
David was born in Flint, Michigan on March 20, 1939, the son of the late Nimrod and Nancy (Tamraz) Lazar.
He married Norma Salim on October 1, 2005 in Flint.
He served his country in the U.S. Army, after which he received his BA and MA from Eastern Michigan University. David was a member of Assyrian Church of the East, where he served as Deacon for many years.
Mr. Lazar retired from Fenton Schools, after teaching and coaching there for over 20 years and having won 3 state championships for girls’ softball.
He was past president of the Assyrian American Club.
He was the most generous and modest person you would ever meet.
Surviving are sister, Dolores and husband Fred Farah;
aunt, Rachel David;
nephews, Paul, Jason, Alan and Daniel; many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; sister, JoAnn; grandfather, Reverend Baba Tamraz and grandmother, Anna Tamraz.
Read MoreI first met Dave, when I taught at Fenton High School, back in 1996. In 2002, I became Dave and Norma's neighbor. They were such nice people and neighbors. I will miss them both. Dave was the nicest person, and made a difference in countless lives. Good speed, Dave!
Greg Hummel
January 14, 2018 | Flint, MI
David will be missed by all the people he has touched in his life, mine included. Though we didn't know each other all that well, after moving from Flint, my sisters, Jan and Bette, brother Jesse and I have known the family for as long as I can remember. My dad played shesh-oo-besh with Dave's dad, Nimrod as we tried to understand what they were saying as they called out the number combinations. They were boyhood friends in the old country. David was a big part of the Assyrian community in...
January 12, 2018
Dave was one of the most honest, sincere, and dedicated teachers that I had the pleasure of working with in the Fenton schools. He will be missed by all.
Tony Book
January 11, 2018 | Fenton, MI | Friend
So sorry to hear about Davids passing,He was a graduate of Flint Central 1957. Got to know him at our 57 class reunion meetings,what a sweet person.R.I.P. Dave
Jenny Davis
January 11, 2018 | Flint, MI
I'm sorry that I couldn't be with you to celebrate David's life. He was a special man. Sending love and prayers to the family.
Tina Yalda
January 10, 2018 | Grand Rapids, MI
I played JV football for Coach Lazar in the early 80s. What a great man! He had a "quiet strength" that is rarely found today. Humble, confident, funny, and a strong role model for impressionable teenagers. A man of conviction that made a marked impression on those he touched in life. Godspeed, Coach....and thank you.
Lee Stacey
January 10, 2018 | Bay Village, OH
Dave Lazar coach me in football, I played softball along with Dave, and coach football with Dave. A super all-around person. He will never be forgotten.
January 10, 2018
My whole family mourns the loss of Dave Lazar. My sister and daughters played softball for him and had a lot of years of time together. He was a good man and the world will miss him!
Randy Giesey
January 10, 2018 | Sheridan, WY
My prayers to the Lazar family. Dave was an inductee of the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. An awesome teacher and coach. Dave taught life lessons and managed to win a few games also(state championships). He was a legend. He will be missed by all. Mike Vance, President, GFASHOF
Mike Vance
January 10, 2018 | Fenton, MI
