David John Yoder, age 52, of Grant, passed away Wednesday evening, October 7, 2009 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids.

A Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy, David served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt and worked as a painter.

Survivors include a son, David John Yoder II, and his wife Melinda, of Newaygo.

Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place.