David Edward Tifft Sr., age 79, of Munith, MI was born May 25, 1944 in Sturgis, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Jackson, MI and is now with his Savior, Jesus Christ.
David was a graduate of Jackson High School in 1963. After high school, he worked at the Ingham County Sheriff Department before becoming a plant manager at Kelsey-Hayes in Jackson, MI where he retired in 2001. David enjoyed his hobby of collecting things, with Coca-Cola being his largest collection that he even had a small local museum for it. He later sold his collection all over the world from his eBay shop. He also enjoyed hobbies such as bowling, golfing, and playing poker with friends; but he was happiest when spending time with his wife and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Borst and Natalie Tifft; his step-father, Donald Tifft; his wife, Karen Tifft; his siblings: Charles Borst, Sharon Grim, Bobby Tifft, Linda Deuble; and his brother-in-law and wife, William (Katherine) Stephens. He is survived by his children: David (Tammy) Tifft Jr., Mary (Gary) Sawyer; along with seven grandchildren: Andrew (Ashlee) Sawyer, Amanda (Chase) Perry, Kelsey Tifft, Kendal (Shawn) Savage, Bella Tifft, Heidi Tifft, and Jasmin Tifft; five great-grandchildren; as well as siblings: Brad (Laura) Tifft, Marsha (Charles) Reul.
David was a cherished husband of 55 years to his wife, Karen; a loving father to his children; and a wonderful grandpa, great-grandpa, son, brother, and uncle. He will forever be remembered and missed dearly by those who knew and loved him and the funny and wonderful memories he created.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care, 1948 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.
A funeral service will be at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-1 p.m.
