David B. Webster of West Olive went home to be with our Lord Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Sarasota, Fla., under the loving care of his family and Hospice at the age of 92.
He was the son of David C. and A. Irene (Robinson) Webster, born Feb. 8, 1930 in Saugatuck and graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1948.
David is survived by his wife of 70 years, Patricia (Betz) Webster; five children, David (Anne) Webster, Rosemary (Jeff) Carsok, Carl Webster, Alex (Kami) Webster, Alicia (Bill) Kolenda; 14 grandchildren, Jessica (Paul) Dyball, Jen (Russ) Tiles, Kim (Jimmy) Young, Alex (Jenna) Webster, Emily (Lane) Peterson, Nick (Linzi) Webster, Chris Webster, David Webster, Chandler Webster, Will Kolenda, Caitee Webster, Drew Kolenda, Alivia Kolenda, Izzabella Kolenda and 9 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, son, Timothy Webster and daughter-in-law Sandi Webster.
He served his country in the United States Army 89th Airborne. He worked at General Electric in Holland for 35 years and was a licensed Realtor.
David loved his wife he called Patsy. He enjoyed golfing at his two golf courses, boating, sailing on Lake Michigan, working on old cars and bicycles, riding motorcycles, walks to the beach and sunsets.
If he was sitting somewhere, he was most likely making paper airplanes for children around him. He lived life to the fullest and made many friends along the way, one astronomy question at a time.
A funeral ceremony will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 9, at First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St., Saugatuck, Reverend Sarah Terlouw presiding. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. till noon prior to the service. A light luncheon will be held following the funeral ceremony.
Graveside services will take place in Riverside Cemetery. The U.S Army Honor Guard and V.F.W. Post 2144 will bestow military honors.
Donations in memory of David may be made to either First Congregational Church of Saugatuck or Hospice. Funeral arrangements are under the auspices of the Mulder Chapel.