Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Holliday, David "Dave" Earl April 2, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Saturday April 13, 2024

                  HOLLIDAY

David "Dave" Earl Holliday, sadly left us on April 2, 2024.

Dave was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 9, 1944 to the late Ruth (Osborn) 
and Earl Holliday.He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the class of 
1962.

Dave played the french horn in the Sagianw Youth Symphony, the Saginaw Eddy 
Band, as well as the Arthur Hill High School Band & Orchestra. He was very 
involved with Ames Methodist Church of Saginaw during his growing up years. 
Dave's first job was delivering the Saginaw News for six years.

In 1962, he joined the U.S. Arm. After basic training, he attended the Navy's 
Conservatory of Music in Washington, D.C. He was then attached to the 5th 
U.S.Army Band in Chicago, Ill, and later the 8th Infantry headquarter Band in 
Bad Kewuznach, Germany. While in Bad Kreuznach, he played in the Bad Kreuznach 
Symphony Orchestra.

After discharge from the Army, he attended Delta College and Eastern Michigan 
University where he played in the Band & Orchestra.

Dave married Cynthia Ann Grice on February 5, 1966. Together they have 4 
children, Todd, Tammy, John and Julie. David's great pride was his family. Dave 
and Cindy raised their family in Ionia. Here they owned Custom Office Systems, C 
& D realty, as well as many other small businesses in the area for over 40 
years.

Dave attended the First Baptist Church of Ionia for 35 years. Dave was the 
worship leader, moderator, sang in the church choir and taught the Tuxis Senior 
class for many years. The church family was a huge part of his life.Most 
recently, Dave attended Central Wesleyan Church in Holland, MI. While there, 
Dave and Cindy lead the 9:00 Continued Class together.

Music made his soul soar. he would often be seen standing in the middle of the 
living room, with the stereo volume on high, directing whatever piece of praise 
music that he was listening to at that moment.

Raising the family, they enjoyed camping, the cottage in lake City,MI, and 
boating in Saugatuck, MI.Being on the water was a great pleasure of his.Dave's 
love for water began when he was growing up with a cottage in Lake City, but 
continued on when he had a cottage of his own. This was followed by his years of 
boat life on the Chris Craft and regal on Sagautuck, Mi both at Deep Harbor 
Marina and Singapore Yacht Club. This led him to author his own book titled "The 
Sinking of the Holliday's Inn." Dave and Cindy loved to travel and have enjoyed 
many trips around the world.

Dave's faith and his love for Jesus was always a guiding force in his life and 
never wavered.

Dave's love for his family never diminished. This was demonstrated by each word 
of praise, encouragement, kiss to the forehead, or just the way his eyes lit up 
when you entered the room. He always lifted up those in his company.

God gave Dave 79 years of what dave often referred to as "A PERFECT LIFE."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Earl Holliday and his grandson 
Jonathon Todd Holliday. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Holliday and his four 
children Todd (Laura)Holliday, Tammy (Jason) Szubielak, John (Renee) Holliday, 
Julie (Joe) Yuhas. His brother Curtis (Rosemary) Holliday and a cousin whom he 
considered to be a sister, Jacquie Dawkins.His grandchildren Whom he loved so 
dearly; Joshua, Josiah, and Emma Holliday & Julia, Isabella, and Zachary 
Szubielak, & Delaney, Camden, and Megan Holliday, & Kyle, Alexa and Adam Yuhas.

Funeral arrangements: There will be a viewing at ±Lake Funeral Home in Ionia, 
MI, from 4:00-8:00 on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Friday, April 12, 2024 is the 
interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI (Line up at 10:30, 
service at 11:00). Followed by a funeral service at 1±:00 at Bethesda Bible 
Church in Ypsilanti,MI.


Additional Comments:
Great lakes National Cem.,
Holly,Michigan

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