David Irving Obituary
David is survived by his wife, Mary P. Irving; two children, Christopher and Jana Irving; four step children, Melissa (Robin) Allison, Paul VanDam, Kristen VanDam and Lisa (Jonathan) Baak; six grandchildren, Lillian and Norah DeRosia, Axel and Greyson VanDam and Taliesyn and Temperance Toombs; brothers and sisters, Bonny (Dan) Sutter, Linda (Terry) Barcia and Steven (Sally) Irving; his best friends, Rickey and Melva Drager and two sisters-in-law, Ruth (Arnold) McKallem and Paula (Rolli) Sylvester. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Robert Irving; sister, Ruthann Heinz and his grandparents, William and Mabel (nee Woodruff) Elder and John and Annie (nee Wallace) Irving.
At the request of David, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.
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201 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706
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Cathy Spiess
January 4, 2025
Dave was hard to get to know, but when I pushed forward for conversation at the fence he was between our homes, he was a good guy.
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Cathy Spiess
January 10, 2024
I moved by Dave and Mary in 2020, at first he was hard to get to know. But soon after me waving and yelling hello he warmed up to me. Mary would catch us at the fence talking endlessly about daily events, the dogs and whatever we could think of. I really enjoyed getting to know and wish him comfort on his journey from here on. One day he asked me what I was attempting to do in the front yard, I had to laugh as I wasn't sure either. Just trying to grow grass during the summer months was my reply. Dave worked in his yard during hot days, trying to protect his flowers from the dogs digging by the fence. My first memory of Dave was him doing woodworking in his driveway, I asked what he was building. and he said a headboard for his wife. I thought that was so sweet after 17 years of marriage.
The Staff of Gephart Funeral Home
January 10, 2024
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