David Stanley Livingstone

David Stanley Livingstone, age 94 of Grand Ledge, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023. David was born August 9, 1929 in Detroit, MI to John and Laura (Smith) Livingstone. He graduated from Redford High School in 1947, and went on to study at the University of Michigan School of Engineering. After a short time in Denver, he returned to Michigan where he joined his father in the family machine tool and die business. He continued in the engineering field until his retirement in 2001. Dave had a great interest in music and photography, and after retirement, he enjoyed his part-time work for Ritz Camera in Novi. In November, 2008, he married Reta (Kloostra) who encouraged him to join the St. Cecilia Band in Grand Rapids--which he did. Dave played the trumpet with the band from 2008-2020, where he "got a real bang" out of the camaraderie with fellow band members; the family parties at his and Reta's home following concerts "couldn't have been better!" Dave "got a real kick" out of traveling, particularly to go snorkeling in the Caribbean. But his most recent trips were to treasured Torch Lake with his son Jack, and to see childhood friends, Nancy and the late "Pat" Enright in North Carolina, with his daughter Laura. Dave is survived by his wife Reta. Also surviving are his children: Laura Lorene (Peter) Livingstone-McNelis; John Charles Livingstone; and six grandchildren: Mary Lee and Vincent Hayward McNelis; Sovay Mandela Livingstone; and Pike, Baron, and Walter Livingstone. He was preceded in death by his first wife and lifelong friend, Phyllis Jane (Hayward) Livingstone; eldest son, David Bruce Livingstone; sisters Mae Hardenbergh, Laura Chapin; and brother John “Jack” Livingstone. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov.18 at 1:00 at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with a luncheon to follow at the Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 from 2-4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions are appreciated, and can be directed to the St. Cecilia Music Center, Att: Development Department, 24 Ransom Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (https://www.scmcgr.org/support/donate) or the charity of your choice. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

David Stanley Livingstone

August 9, 1929 - October 5, 2023