Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Patrick, David Aaron  February 4, 2016
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Lakewood News-Wed. Feb. 6, 2016

DAVID AARON PATRICK
David Aaron Patrick, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2016.

David was born to James and Eunice (Good) Patrick April 21, 1939 in Freeport. He 
attended the Darby school and graduated from lake Odessa high School in 1957. He 
married Eleanor Jean Carter on June 15, 1958.

Dave enjoyed farming for about 30 years. He also worked at Saranac Milk company, 
was a parts man for John Deere in Caledonia and then worked at General Motors 
Diesel Equipment in Grand Rapids After 25 years with General Motors. He retired 
in 1991. Dave then recycled metals for 22 years. He had the best post-retirement 
job. He loved what he was doing and so appreciated his scrap metal clients and 
the friendships that developed over the years.

Dave attended the lake Odessa Grace Brethren church.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Denise "Dede" Hawkins; his parents, 
James and Eunice Patrick; brothers, Marvin Patrick and Alvin Ray Patrick; 
sisters, Alice Richardson and LaNora Keith.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eleanor; his children, Susan (Dan) 
Thornton, Ryan (Heather) Patrick, Randy (Lynn) Patrick and Amy (Mark) Swift; 
son-in-law, James Hawkins; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mel Trotter 
Ministries, Grace Brethren Church missions or Clarksville Fire and Rescue.

A time for family visitation at Koops Funeral Chapel will be on Sunday, Feb. 7, 
from 2 to 4 and 6-8 p.m.

The funeral service for Dave will be on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, held at 11 a.m. at 
the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, 10005 Barnum road, Woodland.

Online condolences can be left at www.koopsfc.com

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