David Pugh

Pugh, David Clyde 12/31/1942 - 05/16/2020 of Howard City, Michigan passed away May 16, 2020, at his Indian Lake home surrounded by family and close friends. He is joining his very missed wife of 56 years, Reba Elinor Pugh and daughter, Laurie Alice Pugh-Daniels and sister Janet Sikkenga in heaven. He is survived by his son, Scott (Robin) Pugh of Charlevoix, daughter, Lisa (Cliff) Harshbarger of Montana as well as a son-in-law, Thom Daniels of Howard City. Dave leaves seven grandchildren with a wealth of amazing memories, Shandielle, Reyna, and Nikolette Harshbarger, David (Annie) Daniels and their children Aleigha, Blake and Dawson, Kristina (Andrew) Weber and their daughter Bristol, Alex (Miguel) Moraleta and their son Jack, and Christopher Pugh. David loved people and will be missed by many friends, neighbors, former co-workers, and special lady in his life, Judi Spence, who brought his smile back after both lost their soulmates. David was born December 31, 1942 in Grand Rapids MI to Faye Pearl and Clyde Pugh. He attended Godwin High School in Grand Rapids Michigan and shortly after married his soul mate, Reba, on June 23, 1962. David and Reba built their home on Indian Lake in 1971 where they raised their children and enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He worked at Steelcase as a Chair Designer for 31 years where he held four chair design patents. After retiring in 1997, he discovered new hobbies while also spending 12 years at home diligently caring for his wife during her battle with Alzheimer's Disease. David loved life and woke each day to new adventures. He loved to play music at the Howard City Senior Center, enjoyed woodworking, and special rock hunting. Dave got up each day opening the church for seniors to walk and socialize. Sew Happy Group was even happier when Dave joined as they now had a male member to help with the woodworking end of craft projects. He had just completed 150 small wooden cross necklaces for the church members Easter service. A Celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 29 at Heritage United Methodist Church in Pierson. A luncheon will follow at Dave's home. (Plans have been made for social distancing and for family groups to sit together.) 1:45 Funeral procession to graveside with burial prayer. Please wear masks to allow immune-compromised family and friends to attend and allow distancing with this gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heritage United Methodist Church Mortgage fund. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Clyde Pugh please visit our Sympathy Store.