David M Croy

CROY, David M.
Portage Passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. Dave was born April 2, 1932 in Bronson, MI the son of Glenn B. and Lenora Jackson Croy and resided in Portage. He was employed by Consumers Energy, first as a tree trimmer and retired as a supervisor after 32 years. Dave was a long serving member of the Consumers Credit Union board. Dave served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. On August 1, 1952, he married Vivian Williams, who preceded him in death on September 2, 1988. He was also preceded by his parents. While Dave LIVED with cancer, he never asked "why me", but rather "why not me". His positive attitude was an inspiration to other patients. Dave is survived by his Life Partner, Lexi Hakamaki of Portage; daughters, Denise Turner of Littleton, CO, Dale Croy of Portage and Diane Ron Meyers of Portage; sons, Paul Michaele Hakamaki of St. Paul, MN and Ross Casey Hakamaki of Portage; grandchildren, Jamie Brian Washburn, Erin Tony Masura, Paul Samantha Turner, Ashley Meyers, Angela Brian Jackson, Samantha Meyers, Jason Hakamaki and Evan Hakamaki; great grandchildren, Westin, Riley, Eastin, Ashlynn and Vivian; sister, Glenda Richard Schubert; brothers, Denis Jackie Croy and Chris Sheila Croy; many nieces and nephews. A graveside committal service will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dave's life will follow at 11:00 AM in the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Rd. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or West Michigan Cancer Center. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 1-269-343-1508