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Dr. David Alan Doidge
1939 - 2019
Dr. David Alan Doidge
1939 - 2019
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1939
DIED
2019
David Doidge Obituary
- - Dr. David Alan Doidge, age 79, passed away January 3, 2019. He was born November 11, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late W. Alan and Ferne Doidge. David enjoyed hiking, boating, traveling and spending summers amongst family and friends at Bay View in Petoskey, Michigan. He spent 35 years with Oakland Community College beginning as an educator and retiring in 2001 as Dean of Academic Services. Following his retirement, David and Mary moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina where they lived for 14 years until moving back to Michigan three years ago. David is survived by his beloved wife, Mary of 54 years; his children: Amy (Talon) Harvey and Michael (Joanne) Doidge; and his grandchildren: Jack, Lucie and Travis. David is also survived by his brother, James (BarB-Ann) Doidge, his sister, Ruthanne (the late Kenneth) Rape and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel in 2007. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 12 from 9:30AM until the time of the memorial service at 11:00AM at First United Methodist Church of South Lyon, 640 S. Lafayette, South Lyon. Memorial donations may be made to Bay View Association of Petoskey, Michigan, www.bayviewassociation.org.
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January 7, 2019
My sincere sympathy for your loss. I have many pleasant memories of working with Dave at OCC.
Fran Gunderson
January 7, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the. Words cannot ease the pain of losing someone we love in death. May the God of loving kindness and compassion, console your grieving heart during the loss of your precious loved one. Psalms 94:18-19 *
January 7, 2019
My expression of sincere sympathy to the family during these difficult times. May the promise at 1Thessalonians 4:14 be of comfort to you today and days to come.
MURRAY
January 7, 2019
My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.)
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January 7, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
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