MILHORN, David Wayne - of Grand Rapids, Michigan died January 22, 2018 at Pine Rest Christian Homes in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the age of 55. David was born in Flint, Michigan on September 9, 1962 to Lonnie Henderson Milhorn and Lena Mae (Fletcher) Milhorn. David was a gift to his family and all who knew him. Davidkon or Uncle David, as he was affectionately referred by his family, will be sorely missed. His life was rooted in going to Church, singing and listening to gospel music, and going out to a favorite restaurant for fish and chips and Diet Coke. His outgoing personality and desire to laugh and enjoy life was contagious. He loved his entire family, including all those at Pine Rest Christian Homes who faithfully and lovingly cared for him over the past 10 years. David’s family is thankful for everyone at Pine Rest who did so much for David, enabling him to have a meaningful and rich life. And the family is also grateful beyond measure to the staff at Spectrum Health Hospice for their loving care and compassion, especially during these last several months. David was predeceased by his father, Lonnie in 1993, his mother, Lena in 2013 and brother, Christopher Cary Milhorn in 1999. He is survived by his sisters, Lou Ann (Dan) Gaydou and Linda Sue (Larry) Snider; nieces, Anessa (Scott) Fehsenfeld and Christina (Brad) Pittman; nephew Danny (Elizabeth) Gaydou, many grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and numerous loved ones and friends at Pine Rest.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W. Hill Road, Flint, MI 48507 with a memorial service to immediately follow at the Funeral Home.
David’s family will celebrate his life together with friends at that time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pine Rest Foundation, P.O. Box 165, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0165 or Spectrum Health Foundation on behalf of Spectrum Hospice at 25 Michigan St. Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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