Traverse City, Michigan
CADILLAC — David Kenneth Malmstrom, of Cadillac, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009. He was 58. David was born June 5, 1950, to Kenneth and Josephine (Knudsen) Malmstrom.
After graduating from high school, he received his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and later his master's from Michigan State University.
David was a psychology teacher in the Traverse City School District and was also a basketball coach. He loved to be with people and constantly put others' needs before his own. David's passion was his students, and he helped them anyway he could.
He loved to golf, cook and play card games.
David was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church.
David is survived by his sisters, Vicky Diehl of Cadillac and Jan Bucher of Petoskey; father, Kenneth Malmstrom; nieces and nephews, Melissa Diehl, Jimmy Diehl, Bran Bucher and Randi Vazales; good friends, Chip and Marie Jerome and their three children.
David was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Malmstrom.
A memorial luncheon will be held at noon on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Temple Hill Baptist Church, 1601 West Division Street, Cadillac.
Please feel free to share a memory or condolence at Hitesman-Holdship.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Coach, You were an integral part of making the 82-83 Trojans such a special team. Your humor and your ability to connect has made lasting impressions on us all.
Tony Thorpe
May 25, 2009 | Nashville, TN
Malmy was my psy teacher in 1975. He was a great teacher that made us think. Thanks for the memories Malmy!
Rest in peace and my condolences to your family
Mark Weaver
May 12, 2009 | Tampa, FL
Dear Dave, your heart was always in the right place, for your players and students. You will be missed old friend.
Mark Brammer
May 12, 2009 | Buffalo, NY
"Malmy" as all the basketball players knew him was a great guy. It's been at least 30 years since I've seen or talked with him, but when we reminisce about high school, he usually is a part of those memories. My condolences to the entire family.
Gary Raymond
May 12, 2009 | Austin, TX
I had Mr. Malmstrom my Senior year....He will be missed.
Kate Geraci
May 11, 2009 | Lake Ann, MI
I graduated in 1976, Mr. Malmstrom taught psy class with interesting views and many stories. He was a very nice person and a good instructor as well as a good coach.God Bless you
Jolene McClellan
May 10, 2009 | Kingsley, MI
I graduated in 1982, but I will always remember some of the stories he shared with us in Psychology class. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. Rest in Peace
Sara Nicholson
May 10, 2009 | Cadillac, MI
Vicky & Janie:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother; I knew him a long time and we were friends. Contact me if you wish.
[email protected]
Dan Richardson
May 10, 2009 | San Diego, CA
I will hold in memory his beeming smile, & his positive outlook on life. I will miss you Coach.
Tina Putrman
May 10, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
