David L. Arnold
Died Nov. 4, 2019
CHARLEVOIX
- David Lloyd Arnold, 80, of Charlevoix
died on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Northport Highlands.
Born
in Charlevoix on Sept 28, 1939, Dave was proud to be a fourth generation local
boy. He graduated from Charlevoix High
School in 1957.
Dave
served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963, primarily on a submarine repair ship in
San Diego where he learned and perfected his welding skills. These skills supported his family for his
entire career. He was self-employed and
created many significant projects in the area.
These included the building of the water tank for the petunia truck and
the adjustable stairway for the Beaver Island Boat Co.
He
did fabrication and repair work for the US Coast Guard, MI DNR, the City of
Charlevoix, the airport, the local boat companies, the hospital, the cement
plant, the farmers, and many private homes.
For
many years, Dave served on the local Boy Scout Council. He enjoyed camping and canoeing trips with
the boys, as well as helping many of them with their projects to achieve their
Eagle status in the troop. He also
enjoyed reading, ballroom dancing, and road trips.
In
1964, Dave married Lillian (Linny) Nodacker in San Diego. They moved to Charlevoix in 1966 and made
this place their permanent home.
Dave
is survived by his wife, his daughter Karen Arnold MacFarlan(John) and his son
Gary Arnold. Also surviving are his
sister Eilene Smith, his brother Gilbert Arnold, and several cousins.
He
was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Aletha Arnold, and his sister
Frances Hussey.
Cremation
has taken place. Visitation will be from
2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9th at the Barnard Grange Hall, 15975
Klooster Rd., Charlevoix. There will be
no formal memorial service.
In
lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dave’s memory to any local
charity of your choice.
Please share condolences with
Dave’s family below or at our funeral home Facebook page:
One helluva welder, will probably be repairing the Pearly Gates.
ReplyDeleteDick Louiselle
Thank you for your kind words. I love your comment about the Pearly Gates. You could be right!
DeleteLinny,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of Dave's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your kind words. Linny Arnold
DeleteDave always had an infectious smile, and a very friendly person whom always loved to talk. I'll never forget the day I first met him and Linny at Ken and my wedding. His comment to me was, "Your big enough to beat a bear with just a switch". Funny man. He never let any kind of welding stop him. His attitude was, you'll never know if you don't try! Ken and his dad Lloyd worked with Dave off and on over the years on many of his welding projects. Dave will sorely missed by all. Rest in peace my friend.
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