David Eugene LaHaine
Holt, Michigan
Born December 16, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Gilbert and Dorothy (Williams) LaHaine passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 71.
Surviving are his 4 children, David (Kelly) LaHaine, Jr., Christine Kadu, Amanda (Patrick) Murphy, and Daniel LaHaine; 9 grandchildren, Jacob, Mara, Zachary, Andrew, Hannah, Taylor, Evan, Ethan, and Jonah; brothers and sisters, Gilbert (Diane) LaHaine, Karen (Ed) Gorman, Barbara (Newell) Hoback, Ruth Worden, Marianne (David) Krueger, Steven LaHaine, and Eric (Theresa) LaHaine; brother-in-law, Barry Dyer along with many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosemarie “Faith” LaHaine in 2024; sister, Susan LaHaine; Aunt, Margaret LaHaine; nephew, Paul Stroup; and by his niece, Casey Sieb.
David attended Our Savior Lutheran School K-9 and then graduated from Lansing Everett High School. He went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting from Michigan State University. He worked as an accountant at Glaser Lumber in Vernon, Michigan; Contract Supply in Lansing; Oakwood Construction in Okemos and most recently for Michigan State University. He was an avid MSU football and basketball fan and a Detroit Tiger fan. For many years David attended Grace Lutheran Church in Durand, but was currently an active member of Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lansing. Thru the years he served as an elder, church treasurer, Sunday school teacher, sang in the choir and attended Bible study. David enjoyed time with family, cards, games, puzzles, fishing, and plastic canvas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48906. Interment will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Holt. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel on Thursday, June 26th, from 5-8 p.m. and again on Friday, at the Church, for 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Emanuel First Evangelical Lutheran Church or to the family to help defer funeral costs c/o Christine Kadu, 5013 Oakbrook Dr., Lansing, MI 48910.
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Ryan Tracey
June 24, 2025 at 5:44 pmSo sorry for your loss. He will remain in your hearts and memories forever.
Mike Quinn
June 24, 2025 at 6:06 pmI knew Dave in a business relationship many years ago. He was a man of strong faith and high integrity. Once our business matters were settled, we always had great sports talks. My sympathy goes out to his family. May you find comfort in your shared memories, and peace in knowing that he is living his best life now.
Tammy Smukowski (Jones)
June 24, 2025 at 6:56 pm“I’m so sorry for your loss, but you can find comfort knowing he was a believer and now is with God.”
Praying for peace to bring you and your family comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.” Dave Sr. will remain in our hearts forever. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love and support.” “Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. In Christ, I Stand.
Chuck Jones
June 24, 2025 at 8:52 pmGod’s Speed Dave Sr.
A Gentleman!
A Good Father!
A strong 3rd baseman!
Ron Kaiser
June 24, 2025 at 10:54 pmA lifelong friend ( I was 9 before I learned he wasn’t my real cousin) David and I shared so many stories and events, they are too much to relate. 70 years of friendship will be remembered fondly.
Pam Ogle
June 25, 2025 at 9:12 amDearest family, I was saddened to see the death notice in the LSJ. I last saw David having breakfast with his son at Denny’s early this summer. I so enjoyed sharing memories of our days at OSL with him that morning. I remember when he first met Faith and how he was smitten with love for her. David loved God with his whole heart and soul. He lived his life for God and now he has gained the crown of victory which makes me think of this verse: “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Phil 1:21.
Rick and Deb Angevine
June 25, 2025 at 10:18 amDear LaHaine Family,
We are saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Dave. Rick and Dave go way back. From working at McDonalds as kids, to being in our wedding. Many years of friendship.
May your family treasure your memories and embrace each other.
Thomas K Moore
June 26, 2025 at 1:21 amSo sorry to hear about this. Dave was a friend of mine from Everett and a coworker at McDonald’s. Our condolences to his family.
Mark Hunter
June 26, 2025 at 5:58 pmI met Dave during my senior year at MSU. We debated how good “Magic” Johnson was one day between classes – so Dave challenged me to go watch him play. I did. Dave was right about Magic being a “Man among Boys” – and Big Dave and I have been close friends ever since. We went to football games, up to the infamous “cabin,” camping together, and a bunch of tailgates. We were already friends when he first met Faith – and wow – did he fall hard for her – ha. We were part of each other’s families too – for us especially David and Christine (Marta).
They moved east to Vernon and we moved west to Kalamazoo – but we still met regularly at MSU for sports, and tailgates and such.
“Big Un” was one of the nicest and truest people that I have ever met. He had a heart of gold and he always put other people first. His faith – and his other Faith – his wife – were the center of his world. After that family is what made him happy. Oh – and the Spartans and the Tigers (duhhhh).
I saw him last Thursday – and tho he didn’t speak – I believe that he heard some or most of what I said (David thought so too). I told a bunch of our old stories and Dave’s classic stories/jokes that I have heard told a hundred times or more – and I kept waiting for Big Dave to sit up and tell me the parts of the story that I messed up or had forgotten altogether. Ya know tho – I never got tired of those stories because he was so happy telling them and they always made me laugh too – a lot.
I always loved ya like a brother – Big Guy – and I always will. Our paths will cross again in the journey ahead – because connected souls always find a way back to each other. God Speed – Big Un. I will surely miss you here on this physical plane – but we will meet again soon – my Brother !!!!