David S. Cramblet's Obituary
David Samuel Cramblet, age 87, passed away in Muskegon, MI, and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1937, in Muskegon, to Charles and Norine (Anderson) Cramblet, and graduated from Holton High School. On October 15, 1955, he married the former Lois VanKampen, and the two of them spent 69 wonderful years building their family together.
He worked in sales and management at Canteen Service Company for many years before going on to start the corporate vending division at Brunswick. He later went on to work as a distributor for Thill Oil, and then as a salesman for National Oil, Neidlinger Oil Company, and Merle Boes before retiring in December of 1999. He was a longtime member at Forest Park Covenant Church, where he served as a senior high youth leader, choir member, and trustee board member. He also helped build the Mary and Joseph Houses, and participated in multiple mission trips to Beattyville, Kentucky. He was a member of the Lions Club and Toastmasters International, and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and had an appreciation for old cars. David loved to socialize with anyone and everyone, especially through a joke or a story.
David will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lois Cramblet; children: Debbie (Mark) Gordon and Dawn (William) Owens; daughter in-law, Lori Cramblet; seven grandchildren: Mark David (Elizabeth) Gordon, Stefanie (Greg) Reiner, Andy (Erin) Owens, Amanda (Joe) Bryant, Matthew (Keisha) Cramblet, Jared (Kelby) Cramblet, and Kristin (Jim) Fuller; ten great-grandchildren: Chase Gordon, Aubrey Gordon, Isabelle Reiner, Maeven Owens, Judah Owens, Charlee Beth Bryant, Anna Bryant, Ainsley Cramblet, Ocean Cramblet, and Easton Fuller; and two siblings: Milly Kramer and Kay Franks. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles K. and Norine Cramblet; son, David D. Cramblet; and three siblings: Joel Cramblet, Charles C. Cramblet, and Sue Ann Arnett.
A FUNERAL SERVICE officiated by Pastor Craig Cramblet will be held for David at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muskegon Rescue Mission. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories at sytsemafh.com
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