David Robert Ogden

October 12, 1944 - December 4, 2015

David Robert Ogden of Grand Ledge passed away December 4, 2015 in Eaton Township, Eaton County, Michigan. David was born October 12, 1944 to the late Doanld W. and Jean l. (Williams) Ogden. Spending time with his grandchildren, gave David great joy. Sailing the open water was a slice of heaven. Happiness in work, was the time spent being an Organ Grinder with his two Capuchins, ChiChi and Duke traveling throughout Michigan and the Southeast. David and his family lived in Mobile, AL for many years and he considered it home. David's concerns during his life were the well being of children and animals. He saw it as his solemn duty to protect and help those that could not protect and help themselves. At age 40, David was given the Presidential Scholarship from a college in Alabama. He desired to become a writer but it was not meant to be. He enjoyed reading and playing Scrabble. Anyone who chose to play against him needed to be careful or they would find themselves on the losing end. David felt pain and sadness due to some tragic events when he was a little boy; however, he learned to rise above the tragedies, and created a life of adventure, savoring life when he was a younger man. He opened the world to his sons with the adventures they shared and he loved those times. Now he has started yet another adventure. A life free of pain and sorrow. He is survived by companion, Catherine Lindley; sons, Scott (Pauline) and Daniel (Karen); grandchildren, Robert, Mindy, Alexandra and Jacob and great granddaughter, Savannah. According to David’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge.