David A. Vanderlip

DAVID ALLEN VANDERLIP Saginaw Twp., Michigan Passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at home. Age 65 years. David was born on May 19, 1960, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late John and Norma (Maas) Vanderlip. David was married to Kimberly (Hasse) Vanderlip on May 25, 1985, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saginaw. She survives him. David was currently an employee at GM for 19½ years. He was a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, having attended their school. David was remembered as the Cook for the Boar’s Head Festival, taking the position on after the passing of his father who was the original cook. He also was a coach at Bethlehem Lutheran School for his children’s sporting events. He volunteered for many activities, including as an Elder, PTL, Booster, pancake breakfast and spaghetti dinners. Besides his wife Kim, he is also survived by his children, Courtney (Benjamin) Quick, Jourdan Mason, and Corbin Vanderlip (Paige Heintskill); his grandchildren, Maliki Fruge, Trystyn Mason, Levi Fruge, and Josephine Quick; siblings, Michael (Debbie) Vanderlip, Cindy Vanderlip, and Linda Schram; David’s mother-in-law, Judy (Kohloff) Hasse, brother and sister-in-law, Tim (Theresa) Hasse, Laurie Hasse, and Brad (Kristen) Hasse; nieces, Sara and Anna Hasse, Lauren (Ben) Sherwood; nephew, Joshua Vanderlip; and extended family members and many dear friends. David was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Norma (Maas) Vanderlip, his father-in-law, Duane Hasse, and brother-in-law, Todd Hasse. David fought and battled Pancreatic and Liver cancer. David never gave up on any type of treatment or procedures he needed. He fought right up to the very end. The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to the offices and staff of Dr. Hassan, including Darci, Covenant Cancer Center, and Becca at Covenant Hospice. Every one of the doctors and staff are true angels. David passed very peacefully with his loving family around him. Funeral and Committal services will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Bethlehem Luthern Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw, Michigan. The Rev. Gary Bender will officiate. Cremation will follow. At the family’s request, friends are welcome to visit with the family on Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. dressed in David’s favorite University of Michigan attire in lieu of formal attire at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc. 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw. Visitation will then continue at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School or to Valley Lutheran High School. Memories and sympathies of David may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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David A. Vanderlip

May 19, 1960 - April 1, 2026