Marquette–– – David Joseph Clement, 60, of 2887 Twelve Oaks, Charlotte, entered eternal life early Monday morning, January 15, 2007, at his home.
David was born November 14, 1946 in Marquette, a son of Adlord and Bernice (Jolin) Clement, was raised in Marquette, and was a graduate of the Graveraet High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era, being stationed in Korea. Following his honorable military discharge, David returned to Marquette where he was employed in the maintenance department at Northern Michigan University. He later moved to Texas where he opened and operated his own business, Brazos Valley Maintenance Masters, until 1986 when he became disabled. He moved back to Marquette where he resided from 1987 to 1990. He returned to Bryan, Texas, residing there until 2001 when he moved to the Lansing area. In his leisure, David greatly enjoyed being with his grandchildren, camping, coin collecting, and adding to his vast collection of eagles. David was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Grand Ledge and the Charlotte VFW.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle K. (Dixon) Clement, whom he married July 14, 1990 at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Marquette; three daughters, Tina (Zane) Mackenzie of Houghton, Wendy Wager of Marquette, and Karyn (Trent) Upchurch of Bedias, TX; a son, Scott (Vivian) Goodreau of Negaunee; eleven grandchildren; his mother, Bernice Clement of Marquette; a sister, Kathy Goodreau of Marquette; and brothers, Richard (Cathy) Clement and Michael Clement both of Marquette; his mother-in-law, Nancy Dixon of Kalamazoo; brother-in-law, Brian Dixon of Comstock; several nieces and nephews; and close friends, Mark & Sue Henry of Lansing and Ron Goodreau of Marquette. David was preceded in death by his father, Adlord Clement; step-father, Alex Balwinski; father-in-law, Heydon Dixon; son-in-law, Dennis Wager; and nephew, John Clement.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm where a parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher Catholic Church on Friday, January 19, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Jeff Johnson as celebrant. Escorts will be Brian Dixon, Zane Mackenzie, Trent Upchurch, Dan Clement, Ron Goodreau, and Mark Henry. A reception for family and friends will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Inurnment will be made in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to St. Christopher Catholic Church, 2372 Badger Street, Marquette, MI 49855.