Obituary

Remembering David Holst

David Bruce Holst, age 82, of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Dave was the proud owner of Havit Supplies and A&B Rentals, businesses he built through years of hard work, integrity, and dedication to serving others. He loved bocce ball. Dave’s greatest joy came from his family. He shared many years and adventures with his wife, Dodie, the love of his life. Together they enjoyed time with family at the cottage on Green Lake or Bradenton, Florida. Dave spent many years as a Cadet leader with his church. The last remaining of ten siblings, he was a kind and generous man who will be dearly missed.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Dodie; his children, Ben and Laurie Holst, Terri and Terry Buist, Nicole and Rafael Ruvalcaba, Jason and April Holst; grandchildren, Kyle and Alicia Holst, Jake Holst, Kaitlin and Derek Mulder, Trisha Wustman and Aaron Lovell, Caleb and Nick Ruvalcaba, Shelby, Zach, and Alex Holst; six great-great-grandchildren; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 68th St. SW, Byron Center with Pastor Cameron Townley officiating. Burial will take place at Winchester Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Monday, January 5 from 5-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Woodhaven Reformed Church

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Memorial Service

Tuesday, January 6 · 2:00pm

Location

Woodhaven Reformed Church

3959 68th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315

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Sending our condolences to Dodie and the Holst family. Dave was a lovely man who always was happy to see you and had a kind word. We will seeing him around Waterside Club. He has left behind a loving family and many friends - I hope you find comfort in all the memories you have.

— Jim and Barbara Ciolino

Dodie, kids…wow! I guess I kind of lived in this space that I thought Dave would always be around. We’ve known each other for years, from his early Fader Equipment days to holiday visits armed with oranges and windmill cookies. From overnight visits when I played racquetball in GR to exchanging hugs on the show floor of the ARA. We were friends, we were business associates, and he was your loving dad and husband. We will all miss him, but you will miss him most of all. My deepest sympathies as you navigate this time.

— Regan Fader

Dear Dodie, my sincerest and deepest condolences to you and your amazing family. I am so sorry for the loss of Dave. I have often wondered if you still snowbirded here, but I never knew where. I have very fond memories of you guys being my neighbors at Waterside Club. Dave was a good man and friend. I recall all the fun times we all had together and his light-hearted spirit and joy for life. May he rest in peace, and may you be blessed with all the sweet memories you enjoyed together. Take care of yourself. Love, Irene

— IRENE RYAN

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