David B. Perry, age 98 of Stanwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Spectrum Health "" Reed City Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born March 17, 1910 in Springfield Township, MI to Jacob and Frances (Cunningham) Perry, the third of five children. He resided for many years on a farm on Creighton Road near South Boardman, MI. After retiring from Haven Busch in Grand Rapids David moved to a 100 acre farm near Stanwood where he resided for the last 33 years with his wife, Eldena, and son, Allen. David enjoyed working with horses and kept at least one until he was 93. He had many friends in the Amish communities in the Stanwood area. Theirs was a lifestyle that he appreciated and enjoyed. David is survived by his wife Eldena M. Perry presently at Spectrum Health "" Reed City Skilled Nursing Facility; a son, Allen L. Perry of Stanwood; 2 daughters, Judith K. (Gordon) VanAmburg of Whitmore Lake, MI and Jean A. (Wayne) Edwards of Stanwood; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Johanna Perry Whiteford of Williamsburg, MI and Viva Perry of Manton, MI; 8 nieces and 5 nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in David's name may do so to the American Lung Association of Michigan, 25900 Greenfield, Ste, 401, Oak Park, MI 48237. Envelopes may be left at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids where arrangements were made.