David Carpenter (Dave) age 81 of Holland and formerly of Grand Rapids passed away at 5:35 pm on July 19, 2022. Born in Flint, MI on June 28, 1941.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Roger and Rhea Carpenter.
Surviving is his wife and high school sweetheart, Carol (Hathaway) Carpenter, and his 3 beautiful daughters, Deborah (Dale) Buckingham of Colorado Springs, CO, Kellie (Steve) Styf of Wyoming, MI, and Michele (Rich) Harken of Oxford, MI. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren are Jennifer (Jasmine), Christine and Adam (Asher, Daxton), Nicole, Stevie and Brittanni (Kameron, Bradley, Amelia), Britney and Christian, and Rachel. His great-grandchildren are Jasmine, Kameron, Asher, Bradley, Amelia, and Daxton. Also are his brother Robert (Janis) Carpenter and their children plus many cousins.
Dave graduated in 1959 from Ottawa Hills and from Ferris Institute (as it was known then) in 1961. Graduating with a degree in Opticianry, he spent more than 50 years in all areas of the business. He spent most of his years in sales, making many friends out of his many accounts. Dave’s claim to fame was that he was in the first optical class to graduate from Ferris. Dave was an avid sports fan watching as much on TV as possible, but watching his kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren play sports and U of M Football were his favorites. Dave and Carol also enjoyed attending many Hope College Basketball games in their later years. Dave was a great husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be missed by all that knew him. He will always hold a special place in all our hearts.
A memorial service will be held at 11 am Wednesday (July 27) at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Road, with Rev. Bill Boersma officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 Tuesday (July 26) at the Dykstra Funeral Home-Northwood Chapel, 295 Douglas Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Faith Hospice.
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