I always thought of David, my uncle, as my cool uncle.  During the summer and winter breaks I spent in Michigan, he always had a surprise up his sleeve.  A few I particularly remember are the time he brought home a unicycle.  I tried so hard (for one afternoon) to ride it.  And I was impressed and amazed that he could ride it no problem.  He also once had a tiny mini crotch rocket that I was secretly dying to try but probably never did because I was too timid.  

I'll always remember fishing, where he taught me to bait my own hook and playing cards with his catch phrases and songs ("Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye").

Thanks for being a voice in my life to remind me to enjoy life, Uncle David.  You are missed.

David always had a way of making you laugh. A kind-hearted soul with a talent for fun, an excellent eye for remodling projects, and a friend who left you with a  smile on his face. RIP 💙

Dr. Dave was always a trusted friend, and got your back kinda guy. He wasn't afraid to tell you your being a dumb ass, and laughing telling you. A simple man he was not, lived a simple life, absolutely, loved being around his kinda people, and experiencing life to the fullest on the way was his goal. He will be missed by a wide variety of people, as he did a variety of things for other people. Don't think I can think anyone thought Dave was a bore or a demanding personality type. Excitement and humor was his greatest place to be. RIP my good friend,

I have many memories of times hanging with Dave, he was a lot of fun and had many good friends that I also met by knowing him, everyone liked Dave, he will be missed.

I’m so sorry you wouldn’t listen to me. I tried so hard to get you to go to the hospital, but you wouldn’t budge. The next morning, my heart was broken into a million pieces. I will truly miss all the laughter. Especially the things you would say to the spam callers. I will forever keep your texts, so I can go back and have a good laugh. Imma miss you my buddy, rest in peace.
Your CareGiver
Eliza Houston-Ward

To say our hearts are broken is an understatement.

David and I became friends around age 14, when his family moved into River Ridge, and from there, we became thick as thieves throughout high school and beyond. We grew up together, worked at Landmark as short-order cooks, where honed the art of flipping eggs back and forth between pans. We had a lot of laughs and made the kind of memories that stick with you for a lifetime.

David was truly one of a kind. He loved to have a good time and could turn just about any situation into something to laugh about. He had many, many friends. If you knew David, chances are you had a story about him, and probably a hilarious one.

My wife, my daughter, and I have so many memories that come to mind: snowmobiling at Houghton Lake Tip-Up-Town, fishing on the Grand River, jet skiing at Gun Lake, watching the waterski jumps in Charlotte, the horse track, him cutting cards with our daughter with her taking his money, and so many bluegill fish fries with fish caught by David and him as the master cook. We’re pretty sure his secret batter included a bit of cigarette ash, but we survived it. We did a lot of living in those years, and I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything.

David was also a skilled finish carpenter. Over the years, there were many times when he would lend a hand to help a buddy with a home project. He was willing to share his time, his skills, and his know-how to help out.

Rest easy, my friend. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, and a friendship that lasted a lifetime. You will be missed more than words can say, but you will never be forgotten.    Fitzke, Slinda & Scrangie

Diane  Denise  and Families. 

I am so saddened by your loss. 

My HEARTFELT LOVE TO BOTH OF YOUR FAMILES.

Debby J Davis. (Hubble)

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David James Dyer

May 17, 1959 – July 22, 2026

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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