This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HIRSCH, SMALL, BOYCE, MACPHERSON, FISK, BUCKBEE Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25923/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HIRSCH, David Thomas Age 41 Of Glendale, Arizona Died in Phoenix Arizona February 6, 2010, with family and friends by his side. David was born October 8, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, to Thomas J. Hirsch and Linda Marie Small (Hirsch). David is a graduate of Portage Central High School in Portage, Michigan. At the time of his death he was employed by Magellan Aerospace in the Layout department of the Presto Casting Company in Glendale, Arizona. David knew his own mind and worked diligently and with determination to achieve his goals.  He had the keen ability to fix, repair or renovate just about anything. His infectious laughter would have everyone laughing long before he would get to the "funny part" of his story.  He was committed to family.  He took pleasure in collecting western memorabilia.  He enjoyed being "out west" and traveled with his companion to many areas of western historical interest.  He appreciated the landscape of the territory and took many pictures. He was always happy to share his surroundings with! others, including Rascal, his rescued cat.  David will be sorely missed. David is survived by his companion, Nancy Hartz of Glendale, AZ; his parents, Linda Marie Small of Tucson, AZ and Thomas J. (Mary B.) Hirsch of Kalamazoo, MI; his two brothers, Sean M. Hirsch of Kalamazoo, MI and Andrew K. (Megan) Hirsch of Los Angeles, CA and his sister, Maureen Boyce, of Kalamazoo, MI.  He also leaves behind his aunts and uncles, Peter W. (Mary D.) Hirsch of Battle Creek, MI; Robert W. (Ellen) Hirsch, Jr. of South Bend, IN; John M. Hirsch of Camano Island, WA; Robert D. (Yvonne) Small, of Harrington Park, NJ; Beverly A. MacPherson of Ham Lake, MN, Cindy L. Fisk of Geneva, IL; Robert S. (Patricia) Buckbee of Escanaba, MI; Stephen B. (Toni) Buckbee of Escanaba, MI; John W. Buckbee of Ann Arbor, MI; and many caring cousins. David was preceded in death by his aunt, Carol S. Small and by each of his grandparents. A Memorial Service is being planned with details to follow. Memorial dona! tions in David's name can be made to The American Heart Association at 3940 Peninsular Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 or onPublished in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 21, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.