David Frederick Ferris age 76 passed away peacefully at Bay McClaren regional hospital on December 31, 2023 after a very brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife and children.

David was born May 6, 1947 to the late Roy and Marjorie (Haskins) Ferris. At the age of five he and his family relocated to Kinde Mi.

On August 3, 1991 he married the love of his life Cindy Smith. They had 32 wonderful years of marriage together.

Dave loved the outdoors, tinkering and fixing things. His passion was antique cars and trucks. He loved to unwind while watching Gunsmoke. Most of all Dave had an unconditional love for his family. He was the best husband, father and papa.  His grandson Henry was his sidekick and he loved every minute of it. Dave retired from Tower automotive after 38 1/2 years of service. He wouldn't stay retired for long, completing an additional 15 years of service with Lake Township Station. Being the kind of man who couldn't sit still, he retired a total of three times. He met so many people while working at the transfer station. Each one easily becoming a friend. He cherished every friendship made. Most would say, to know him was to love him. He had a heart of gold, always willing to help anyone I need.

Dave is survived by his wife Cindy. Two daughters, DaviJo Ferris (Steve Bruce) of Caseville and Stacey Smukala (William Chubb) of Saginaw. Two sons, Shane Ferris of Caro and Leonard (Lynn) Ferris of Sebewaing. One stepson Mike (Anita) Rix of Detroit. Grandchildren, Stephen,Michael and Maggie Bruce. Kamdyn, Nolan, Henry, Bre and Kye Chubb. Leileeana Adamski and Landon Ferris. A sister Karen (Robert) Smith of Kinde and a brother Lee Ferris of Caseville. Although more like a sister, one sister-in-law Linda Bucholtz of Bay Port.  Close friend who was more like a brother, Clayton Day. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Along with countless friends who became family.

Dave was preceded in  death by his parents, daughter Sommer Daye, son Jason Smukala, Father and mother in law Henry and Elma Smith. Sisters in law, Linda Ferris, Patty Ferris, Laura Smith and Lois Genis. Brothers in law Terry Bucholtz and John Genis. And a nephew Steven Ferris.

Funeral service for Dave will be held on Friday January 5, 2024, at 11AM at MacAlpine Gage Chapel Kinde, Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Elkton. Visitation will be held Thursday January 4, 2024 from 1:00 to 8:00 PM at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel Kinde. Friday January 5, 2024 10:00am at MacAlpine Gage Chapel Kinde until time of service.

Dave my forever love, Thank you for bringing me so much happiness. I will love you forever. You are the love of my life. Love you forever, your wife Cindy.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund C/O Cindy Ferris

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