SUTTONS BAY - David Scott Moyes, 78, of Suttons Bay passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at his home with his beloved Nancy at his side.
Dave was born on October 8, 1936 in Detroit, the son of James and Margaret (Lawton) Moyes. He graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores in 1954. While a student there, he was elected president of his class in 10th, 11th and 12th grade and was a member of the National Honor Society. Dave loved hockey, playing with high school friends on newly found clear ice on a lake or canal or shoveling a rink to play on. He also enjoyed singing in the school choir. He continued his education at the University of Detroit, ultimately earning his bachelor's degree in engineering from Central Michigan University. While at CMU, he pledged Tau Kappa Epsilson and lived in the newly purchased fraternity house near campus. The fraternity was a very positive experience for most and, in Dave's case; many friendships were formed and have carried on through the years. Dave also served our country as a member of the U. S. Navy.
An engineer and sales representative for an HVAC company, Dave worked most of his career in the Detroit area before moving to Suttons Bay, where he was able to work from home prior to retirement. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Traverse City, was a member of the choir there and enjoyed woodworking, cooking, photography and sailing.
He is survived by his wife Nancy who he married on December 28, 1989 in Beverly Hills, MI; his children, Kirk of Florida and Pam (David) Altz of Pleasant Ridge, MI; his grandchildren, Raquel, Benjamin and Gavin; his brothers Jim of Miami, FL and Bruce of Denver, CO as well as his brothers in law Larry (Linda) Sommerville of Traverse City and Bill (Donna) Sommerville of The Villages, FL. Dave was preceded in death by his son Doug.
The memorial service for Dave will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the First Congregational Church, with The Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Music Department of First Congregational Church.
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The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.