David Thum Obituary
Steven Neylon
September 25, 2019
As supervisor of the pediatric cath lab at UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Dave was our BBraun rep. Dave was well-respected by myself and our physicians and staff, as his honesty and integrity were evident in every interaction. He was a consummate gentleman. Prayers as Dave is welcomed home by the Father, and to his family and friends that he was surely loved by.
Don Martin
August 23, 2019
I am a cousin of Davids. I only knew him when I was a kid. He was very kind to me at that time. I hope and pray for much comfort for the family!
Don Martin
August 23, 2019
David is a cousin of mine... I spent time with him as a kid... He was incredibly kind to me.. I wish I had stayed in touch..
Tonia Murphy
August 21, 2019
So sorry to see this. I was on student council with Dave when he was student body president. A very nice guy, liked by all. My deepest condolences. Tonia (Hap) Murphy
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Bob West
August 20, 2019
Lisa and I always remember Dave reciting from memory the entire contents of the famous Budweiser Beer label! He was a great roommate and a fine man.
August 20, 2019
My sincere condolences to Patti and the rest of the Thum family. I was friends with Dave & Patti when they first met in the Chicago suburbs and they were a fun, very friendly couple. Those were some enjoyable years with a great group of people. I hope you are provided with strength and love through your friends, family and faith.
Tom & Chris Keller
Carla Zappa Patterson
August 20, 2019
It is a sad time when a person like Dave passes away. There really is no one as wonderful as him. God chose Dave because of the person that he was and the love that we have for him. He will be remembered forever.
Gigi(Chatolyn) Collins
August 19, 2019
I send and love to all of Dave's family may God wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort.... I work at Children's Hospital of Michigan and Dave was my favorite vendor!!! He was always so kind and sweet.. We developed a very wonderful friendship!!! He always spoke highly of his wife and family. I could see the love for all of you when he spoke about you... I always teased him he looked like a Ken Barbie doll always so neat and put together and that I bet his was wife was a beautiful woman also. I am so sad I will not be able to see him any more but I know he is with his father watching all of the family that he loved so much!!! God Bless you all and it was a true pleasure to call Dave my friend.
Joe Pereira
August 19, 2019
To Dave's family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. Dave was a person I considered a true friend and fraternity bother. He will be missed, not only by family and friends but, by all those people who came in contact with him and had the opportunity to get to know him. Again, I am truly sorry for your loss.
August 19, 2019
Prayers for you guys
Nathalie Hautala
August 19, 2019
You will be missed David. Your friends at HDVCH in Grand Rapids. Prayers for your family. Nathalie Hautala, RN
Douglas Dill
August 19, 2019
I am so so sorry to hear about this. I pray for all of you. Peace will find its way into your lives. It may not seem so right now, but peace will be there.
There are not enough words to say about how much David will be missed. That speaks of the impact that David had and will continue to have on so many lives of the people that knew him, and those that know people that know David.
Phillip Lach
August 18, 2019
David was one of the finest people I have known on my own life's journey. He was strong in his faith and his values,hard working, loving to his family and loyal to his friends.He was,in my opinion, what every man should aspire to be. He will be deeply missed by all who crossed paths with him. My deepest sympathy to Phyllis,Patti, Nick,Kaitlin, Alex ,LeAnn, Lori and his many friends and extended family.
Barbara Leaheey
August 18, 2019
Patti, I am so sorry for your loss.
Richard Graves
August 18, 2019
I knew Dave and Patti when they lived in Chicago in the late 80's, and they were both such wonderful people.
Patti, I am so sorry to learn of Dave's passing and want to offer my sincere condolences.
Debbie Jamieson
August 18, 2019
Patti, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
(Tuesday bowling)
Wayne Pearson
August 18, 2019
I was surprised, and sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was always a friend since he moved to Union City, Indiana, in the 6th grade.
Kathy and Joe Orvosh
August 18, 2019
You all are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. We are here for you to help in any way we can. We care about you all so much , and wish you peace.
Lori Switaj
August 17, 2019
So sorry to learn of David's passing. I knew him as a very dedicated scout leader in Avon Lake. Great guy.
Judy Brewer
August 17, 2019
Phyllis and David's family...I am so very, very sorry. Much love and comfort to all now and forever.
Hal Paul
August 16, 2019
Condolences to Patti and the kids. David was the kindest, funniest, and most dedicated gentleman. It was an honor to call him my friend. RIP
Jim Kilgore
August 16, 2019
I first met Dave as he was introduced as Troop 338's Scoutmaster in 2007, and it was evident very early on why he was selected to lead our Troop forward. With Dave's genuine & magnetic personality you wanted to be a part of this organization. And our scouts just loved him....and the adult leaders felt the same. I appreciated how much he wanted the scouts to succeed, but they had to earn it! He followed in the fine direction of true servant leadership that had been shown to him and this continues to this day with those who have, and those that are currently serving as Scoutmaster's in Troop 338.
As much as Dave loved Scouting (an Eagle Scout himself), he dearly loved his wife and family. And in the way he interacted with people, everyone just loved this man. I will truly miss him...but with his faith in Christ, I look forward to seeing Dave again!
Mark & Janet Comerford
August 16, 2019
We're so sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was such a kind and funny person to be around. You'll be in our prayers.
Larry Temple
August 16, 2019
Enjoyed scouting with David. God Bless
Rona Kitts
August 16, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful man and I have many memories of him and his family in Avon Lake. Sending my sincere condolences to Patti and her family.
Joy Murphy
August 16, 2019
Our thoughts and hearts go out to Phyllis and the rest of David's family. Joy and Phil Murphy
Judy Balgo
August 16, 2019
Sending sincere condolences to Katie & family.
Love & prayers offered at this time❤
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