David
David Bronson
David James Bronson of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013. Dave was born January 12, 1963 in Plainwell, the son of James and Helen (Hagenbuch) Bronson. He served his country in the US Navy. Dave worked for 18 years at Molson Co. doing plastic injection molding. He loved the LST-325, the World War II ship his father served on, and was the author of a book about Mosier’s Raiders. He was an avid horseman who loved his dogs and enjoyed playing guitar.
On September 25, 1995 at Bowens Mill in Barry Co. he married Donna Mae Cook who survives. Also surviving are his step-children, Travis L. Fox and James “J.D.” Fox both of Parchment; one grandson, Travis L. Fox III; Siblings,
Leslie Bronson
, Denise (Rick) Chamberlain, Diane (Garry) Bouwman, Jayne (Vincent) Kellogg; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery with Father Jim Haack officiating. Military Honors will be presented by VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of David may be made to LST-325, for additional information visit
www.1stmemorial.org
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Greg Hall
September 28, 2013 at 8:19 am
My deepest sympathies to Donna and the Bronson family in this sad time. Dave was a good friend and coworker for many years. Dave had many passions, none as much as the tribute to his father through all the time and work he put into his book he authored, Mosier’s Raiders. That alone showed Dave’s character. Dave will truly be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
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Marsha Scampini
September 28, 2013 at 9:02 am
Donna,my condolences on the loss of your spouse,David . Thought I did not know him personally,he had to have been a special man to be married to such a wonderful person as yourself.
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chip stewart
September 28, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Dave’s the best of us, always was.
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Bob (Capt. LST 325) & Lois Jornlin
September 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Dave will definitely be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a very special friend to the LST 325. “Mosier’s Raiders” is his legacy and a best seller at the ship. On behalf of the board of directors, the crew and office staff, we offer our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna and the family.
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Mark Kuiper
September 28, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Even having not seen David for many years, my memories of childhood include him as I had spent some time out there at the house on Jefferson Road when we were very young. My condolences. I have no memories of seeing David as a kid that don’t include that smile. Great smile.
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Judith Hiemstra-Bronson
September 28, 2013 at 8:24 pm
So very sorry for your loss.
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Susan Bloom
September 28, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Donna and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Dave was a wonderful teacher to all of us involved with LST 325. More than that, we developed friendships that we treasure. We will sorely miss his presence in our lives. I am sure that your grief is deep and sharp. I pray that God gives you all peace and comfort, strength in the days ahead. We will always remember ‘Brolly’ with deep affection.
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Lee Ann VanOrman (Hall)
September 29, 2013 at 7:33 am
Dear sweet Donna, you have my deepest sympathies. I always thought the world of both of you. Sending prayers for you and the family. May God bless you and keep you in your time of need. He sure was a great guy with a big heart and a beautiful smile!
Greg’s Sis, Lee Ann
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Sandra Kellogg
September 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences.
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Neal T kellogg
September 29, 2013 at 2:24 pm
So very sorry for your loss
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Corrine
September 30, 2013 at 1:24 am
Donna, I want you to know that my heart is with you and your family. Im so honored to have known Dave and witnessed how deeply in love you both have always been. Dave is such a great man and will be missed by so many people. You’re all in my prayers. Love you, Donna.
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Jennifer Brown
September 30, 2013 at 7:04 am
I truly am sorry again for your family’s loss. I wish there was something I could say or do to ease your pain.
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Rick Erny
September 30, 2013 at 8:32 am
I don’t have the words to offer to Donna or the rest of Dave’s family. The LST 325, the 325th Glider Infantry Association, and me, personnally – lost a best friend. Our loss is irreplacable.
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Joanna and Carrie Kellogg
September 30, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Our sympathy is with you in this time of grieving.
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Susan Bednarczyk
September 30, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Dave did so much for the community of friends of the LST 325 and his much-loved book about its history. His work and legacy will live on, but his spirit will be sorely missed by us all. Deep sympathies to Donna and the rest of Dave’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Ellen Malamas
October 2, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Donna I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you.
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Buck Waddell
October 4, 2013 at 9:03 am
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy, husband, father and grandfather. His passing is a huge loss for you and for the history community. I will never read about the 325 without thinking of Dave.
God Bless..
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Lynn Wichman
October 8, 2013 at 10:40 am
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a shock! Though I didn’t know Dave very well, he always made me feel so welcome when were had the opportunity to get together, as did you. May God keep you close during this time.
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On September 25, 1995 at Bowens Mill in Barry Co. he married Donna Mae Cook who survives. Also surviving are his step-children, Travis L. Fox and James “J.D.” Fox both of Parchment; one grandson, Travis L. Fox III; Siblings,
Leslie Bronson
, Denise (Rick) Chamberlain, Diane (Garry) Bouwman, Jayne (Vincent) Kellogg; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held 11 A.M. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery with Father Jim Haack officiating. Military Honors will be presented by VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of David may be made to LST-325, for additional information visit
www.1stmemorial.org
.
Messages of condolence for his family may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Greg Hall
September 28, 2013 at 8:19 am
My deepest sympathies to Donna and the Bronson family in this sad time. Dave was a good friend and coworker for many years. Dave had many passions, none as much as the tribute to his father through all the time and work he put into his book he authored, Mosier’s Raiders. That alone showed Dave’s character. Dave will truly be missed by all who had the honor to know him.
Reply
Marsha Scampini
September 28, 2013 at 9:02 am
Donna,my condolences on the loss of your spouse,David . Thought I did not know him personally,he had to have been a special man to be married to such a wonderful person as yourself.
Reply
chip stewart
September 28, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Dave’s the best of us, always was.
Reply
Bob (Capt. LST 325) & Lois Jornlin
September 28, 2013 at 6:24 pm
Dave will definitely be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a very special friend to the LST 325. “Mosier’s Raiders” is his legacy and a best seller at the ship. On behalf of the board of directors, the crew and office staff, we offer our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna and the family.
Reply
Mark Kuiper
September 28, 2013 at 6:41 pm
Even having not seen David for many years, my memories of childhood include him as I had spent some time out there at the house on Jefferson Road when we were very young. My condolences. I have no memories of seeing David as a kid that don’t include that smile. Great smile.
Reply
Judith Hiemstra-Bronson
September 28, 2013 at 8:24 pm
So very sorry for your loss.
Reply
Susan Bloom
September 28, 2013 at 10:42 pm
Donna and family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Dave was a wonderful teacher to all of us involved with LST 325. More than that, we developed friendships that we treasure. We will sorely miss his presence in our lives. I am sure that your grief is deep and sharp. I pray that God gives you all peace and comfort, strength in the days ahead. We will always remember ‘Brolly’ with deep affection.
Reply
Lee Ann VanOrman (Hall)
September 29, 2013 at 7:33 am
Dear sweet Donna, you have my deepest sympathies. I always thought the world of both of you. Sending prayers for you and the family. May God bless you and keep you in your time of need. He sure was a great guy with a big heart and a beautiful smile!
Greg’s Sis, Lee Ann
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Sandra Kellogg
September 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences.
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Neal T kellogg
September 29, 2013 at 2:24 pm
So very sorry for your loss
Reply
Corrine
September 30, 2013 at 1:24 am
Donna, I want you to know that my heart is with you and your family. Im so honored to have known Dave and witnessed how deeply in love you both have always been. Dave is such a great man and will be missed by so many people. You’re all in my prayers. Love you, Donna.
Reply
Jennifer Brown
September 30, 2013 at 7:04 am
I truly am sorry again for your family’s loss. I wish there was something I could say or do to ease your pain.
Reply
Rick Erny
September 30, 2013 at 8:32 am
I don’t have the words to offer to Donna or the rest of Dave’s family. The LST 325, the 325th Glider Infantry Association, and me, personnally – lost a best friend. Our loss is irreplacable.
Reply
Joanna and Carrie Kellogg
September 30, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Our sympathy is with you in this time of grieving.
Reply
Susan Bednarczyk
September 30, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Dave did so much for the community of friends of the LST 325 and his much-loved book about its history. His work and legacy will live on, but his spirit will be sorely missed by us all. Deep sympathies to Donna and the rest of Dave’s family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reply
Ellen Malamas
October 2, 2013 at 8:48 pm
Donna I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you.
Reply
Buck Waddell
October 4, 2013 at 9:03 am
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy, husband, father and grandfather. His passing is a huge loss for you and for the history community. I will never read about the 325 without thinking of Dave.
God Bless..
Reply
Lynn Wichman
October 8, 2013 at 10:40 am
Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Such a shock! Though I didn’t know Dave very well, he always made me feel so welcome when were had the opportunity to get together, as did you. May God keep you close during this time.
Reply
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