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David Hedden Obituary

David Michael Hedden Lansing Our dear brother David took his Irish gift of humorous storytelling to entertain his parents James and Anna and sister, Pam in Heaven on December 12, 2009 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. David's intelligence was fostered as a graduate of Michigan State University and through graduate studies at Ohio State University. After retiring from American Airlines, David returned home and enjoyed his passion for Spartan Athletics. In accordance with his wishes David offered his body to MSU to further knowledge and transform lives. Left to treasure his life are his sisters, Brenda (Dan, Ryan, Bethanie) Mazuca, Cynthia Hedden and Amy (Steve, Leah) Dinstbier. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 18, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church. Contributions can be made to the Capital Area Humane Society or St. Casimir Catholic Church. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 16, 2009.

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Alice Marines

January 3, 2010

Dear Brenda, Cindy and Amy:
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know you all were very close. Stay strong, for you only have each other left now. Rest in Peace, David. I hadn't seen David in many, many years, he was sure enjoying himself at the Fiesta a few years ago! Take care of yourselves.

December 17, 2009

Dear Brenda, Cynthia and Amy
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your brother. May his warm courageous memories be with all of you and be your strength during
this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Debbie and Hesham Fayyad and family

Jim Abood

December 17, 2009

Cindy: I'm sorry to hear about the death of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult days.

December 17, 2009

Dear Brenda,Amy,Cindy,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grif. I'm so glad I got to visit with David after Sunday Mass...Love to all of you.

Pat Devlin

December 16, 2009

Amy, Dee & I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your brother. May you find comfort and peace during these trying days.
Friends from Prairie Creek Golf Course

Ginger Grinnell

December 16, 2009

I never personally met David but I know the joy and happiness he gave to so many. I sincerely send through my thoughts and prayers my condolences to the Hedden family and his many friends.

Terri (Halsey) Jankoviak

December 16, 2009

Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Dave when we both worked together at Schensul's Cafeteria at the Lansing Mall. He was a good friend and always full of fun, spit and vinegar! I know he is in a better place now and is no longer sick or in pain. Please know that my prayers are with you all.

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