David Dean Christian's Obituary
David was born into this world on January 11, 1958 and was taken from us too soon on July 30 2009. He was a dutiful son, loving brother, proud uncle and faithful follower of Jesus Christ the Messiah and Son of the Living God. Though the path of his life was often cruel and hard, beset on all sides by demons of torment and grief, David was an inspiration of faith, hope and love to all who truly loved him. Always smiling, ever happy, a maker of jewelry, an artist, a poet, a dreamer of happy dreams. All who knew him will miss him but we promise to shed just one tear, not of sadness, not of pain, but a tear of happiness. God will make you whole again when you appear before his throne and until our time to meet again we’ll keep your love in our hearts and souls. David was preceded in death by his father Leo Christian and his beloved sister Shelly Moran. He is survived by his mother Bonnie (Bob) Grubb, loving sisters Dora (Michael) Leusing, Sherry (Kreig Avery) Stachnik and Heather Gilmore, nieces and nephews Mark, Tina, Shannon, Danny, Rayshell, Gary, TJ, Kim, Stephanie, Jay, Ragina, Earl, Sarah, Chris, Christian, Amanda, Kimberly, Breanna, Larry, Trystan, Janie, Astrea, Skyla, Ethan, Omar, Daniel, Christopher, Satynn, Maelyn, Hailee, McKayla, Isabell, Davidson, Aiyana, Markus, Conner, Elizabeth and all his many friends at the Walker House and the Clubhouse. Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thy art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, may the Lord bless and keep him, the Lord make his face shine unto him and be gracious unto him and give him peace. We love you David and will miss you until we meet again in heaven. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 3:00 PM Friday, August 7, 2009, at
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
MEMORIALS to the David Christian Memorial Savings Fund c/o Fifth Third Bank, 1945 E. Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442, will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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