Dave Borth's Obituary
Dave Borth, age 71, of Big Rapids, went to be with his Maker on Saturday July 7, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of John and Veda Mae (Hill) Borth. Dave graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He earned Masters and Specialist degrees in Education from Wayne State University in Detroit. His passions were education, his church, the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation and of course, his family. Dave worked as an administrator for Big Rapids Public Schools for 17 years, retiring in 2003 He is survived by his wife Barbara, four sons, Andrew (Nicole) Borth, Pete (Stacey) Hector, Scott (Kathy) Hector and Michael (Melissa) Hector, two daughters, Rebecca Borth and Susan Hector, 9 grandchildren, Stephen, Anthony, and Alex Borth, Mariah, Christian, Maya, Caitlyn, Emma and Henry Hector. Dave was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave, Big Rapids, with Pastor Clay Bates officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Mecosta County Medical Center Foundation.
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