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David Tear Obituary

David Moses Tear. Age 82. March 1, 2022, of Riverview and formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Susan. Loving dad of Ann (Robert) Allen, David, Jr. (Katie) Tear, Katie (Paul) Baird and Nathan (Michelle) Tear. Proud grandpa of Alison (Hector), Duggan, Anthony, Riley, Connor, Abbie and Drew and great grandpa to his precious Eulalia and Hector. Dearest brother of William (Hans). Preceded in death by his parents Moses and Abbie and three brothers Charles (Barb), Ralph (Margaret) and Thomas (Eddis). He was a beloved teacher with the Wyandotte Public School System for 40 years and an alumnus and avid fan of the University of Michigan. Visitation is on Sunday, March 6, 2022, from 2 pm to 6 pm with a Rosary Sunday 5:30 pm both at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. David will lie in state on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, Woodhaven until the time of the funeral liturgy at 11 am. Memorial contributions to honor his life may be made to Beaumont Hospice or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Arrangements by The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. To share a memory visit martenson.com

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Published by Heritage Newspapers on Mar. 6, 2022.

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John Zanglin

February 29, 2024

There was a Lent season 1956, where Dave , Janet Mix, and Robert Ducharme and me went to 530 am mass then to breakfast. Last time I was religious.

John Zanglin

February 28, 2023

Was sad to learn this last year...spent a lotta time and
laughs with
Dave and family..John Zanglin

John Zanglin

March 15, 2022

15 march....just heard of David passing..shared a lootsa fun with his wife and family..and in school and college. My sympathy to them all.

Steve Robb

March 6, 2022

Anytime I was fortunate enough to visit with Dave, it was always an uplifting experience. Even thinking about him now makes me want to live life as Dave lived his, with pride, joy and a positive outlook. My deepest sympathies go out to Sue and the family. May he Rest in Peace.

Stan and Nancy Bidlack

March 4, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

The N. Muskegon NovaCare Team

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Peter and Susan Herman

March 3, 2022

So many beautiful memories of David and Susan and our sympathies go out to Susan, his family and loved ones. David will be missed.

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Mar

6

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

3200 West Road, Trenton, MI 48183, Trenton, MI 48183

Mar

6

Rosary

5:30 p.m.

The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

3200 West Road, Trenton, MI 48183, Trenton, MI 48183

Mar

7

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church

21892 Gudith Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183

Mar

7

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church

21892 Gudith Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183

Funeral services provided by:

Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. - Trenton Chapel

3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

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