David William Hosang

On August 1, David was attending a neighborhood party when he was stung by a bee. In a matter of minutes, Dave went into anaphylactic shock. Despite the best effort of his friends on scene, EMT's, nurses and doctors, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Upon passing, David gave the gift of life, donating his organs to save lives.

David was born on February 9, 1992, to Donald and Tammy Hosang. David was the spark and joy in their life. They describe him as loving, honest, witty, intelligent, mischievous and fun.

Growing up, David did everything with passion. He was animated and entertaining. He kept everyone on their toes with his antics. He loved to play sports, especially football and lacrosse. He attended Lake Orion schools where he met many lifelong friends. He graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2010.

With David, there was no one on the fringe. If you were one of his people, you were in for life. He maintained a close knit group of friends who knew him as reliable, comforting, sarcastic and incomparable. He was there for them, wholeheartedly.

Once David set his mind to something, you could guarantee he'd accomplish it. He dedicated years to extensive training in order to become an airline pilot. He graduated Western Michigan University's College of Aviation in 2016. He worked for multiple airlines including IFL and SkyWest where he achieved his dream of becoming a captain. In May, he was hired at Delta Airlines, a coveted role that he was so proud to achieve.

Though his job took him around the world, David's favorite place to be was with his family.

In the summer, Dave spent most of his time at the Kinnie family cottage. Horseshoe Lake was a gathering place for his cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents. Together, they'd swim, do water sports, play wiffle ball, golf, ride motorcycles, and play yard games. David visited the cottage religiously all his life - to Dave it was and always had been home. He recently bought a house less than a half hour away so he could get there any time he could.

David had one sister Elizabeth, who he called Shorty. From the moment she was born he was her protector, confidant, tormentor (as only a brother can do) and fun maker. They were there for each other every step of the way. They bought property next to each other to build houses, be neighbors, and share their life. He designated himself as the godfather of her child,Carter, whom he loved so much.

Despite the many close relationships in his life, there was no one in this world David loved more than his dog Hank. Hank and Dave had similar personalities, they just got each other. They enjoyed walking in the woods, riding on his golf cart, cozying up on the couch.

His legacy is one of humor, heart and a deep unwavering love for the people he held close.

David is survived by his parents, Donald and Tammy Hosang; sister and brother-in-law, Brandon and Elizabeth Clements; nephew Carter; grandmother Janet Hosang; his loving extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents William and Dolores Kinnie and Charles Hosang.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions appreciated to the Western Michigan University Foundation for the David Hosang Memorial Aviation Scholarship. Online dontations may be made at https://wmualumni.org/s/giving?funds=SDHM&drive=* or by check made payable to "WMU Foundation" and ensure "David Hosang Memorial Aviation Scholarship" is on the memo line and mailed to: WMU Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.