David G. Carlson

David G. Carlson age 83 of Cedar Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. Dave was born December 25, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harry and Lois (Addison) Carlson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1954-56. He loved farming with his father and throughout life. He was a business owner and operator in Cedar Springs and a member of the United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (Benham); children, Mark (Lynne) Carlson, Shelly Brooks; grandchildren, Ashley (Aaron) Whalen, David (Rachel) Ducat, Ben (Samantha) Brooks, Dakota (Katie) Carlson, Dillon (Angela) Carlson; great grandchildren, Leah, Isabelle, Lily, Mariano, John, David, Kylie, Hunter, Harper, Everly; brothers, Robert Carlson, John (Faye) Carlson, Richard Carlson; sister, Arlene (Richard) Pierce; brother-in-law, Ferd (Elizabeth) Benham; sisters-in-law, Irene (Jim) VandePoel, Charlene (Gordy) Kerr; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Joan Carlson. The family will greet friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. The service will be Friday 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church, Cedar Springs. Interment Courtland Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the United Methodist Church.