Mr. David Alan Urbytes

Urbytes, Mr. David Alan Saginaw, Michigan David Alan Urbytes was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Riversbend Rehabilitation in Bay City, Michigan. Age 79 years, he was born on July 21, 1941, in Saginaw, Michigan to Vincent and Kathrine Urbytes. David married Carol Lee Thomas on May 16, 1964, at Bridgeport Community Church, and after 52 years of marriage, Carol predeceased him on January 12, 2017. Prior to his retirement, Dave was employed as an engineer with WNEM-TV5. He and Carol enjoyed family gatherings, RVing throughout Michigan and leading Bible studies in their home. Dave also enjoyed all things related to ham radio. His loved ones remember him as always having a willing ear to listen, kind words to share, and the desire to help with whatever anyone needed. Although Dave had been declining over the last several years, he remained steadfast in his faith. Even in his last days he enjoyed listening to the book of Romans, his favorite book of the Bible. Romans’ message, that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation for anyone who believes and puts their trust in Jesus Christ, is what Dave believed and secured his life forever in Heaven. His desire was for everyone to have a well-reasoned faith and enjoy this Truth that sustained him. Surviving are his three sons and their spouses, Mitchell (Susan) Urbytes of Holland, MI; Darrin (Cristina) Urbytes of Frankenmuth; Trenton (Lisa) Urbytes of Saginaw; five grandchildren, Zachary, Alec, Meghan, Elliott and Reagan; his sister, Suzanne Hall of Birch Run; mother-in-law Teresa (Max) Thomas of Calhoun, GA; sisters-in-law Irma (Bela) Krusac of Calhoun, GA, Amy Zajac of San Marcos, CA, Faith (Rod) Southard of Phoenix, AZ, Missy (Glenn) Schmit of Adairsvile, GA, and Marci Fournier of Calhoun, GA; his brother-in-law Lance (Jeanine) Decker of Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. The family gratefully acknowledges the love and kindness shown to David by the staff at Riversbend Rehabilitation of Bay City, Michigan. David’s memorial celebration will be held 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 808 Weiss, Saginaw, MI. The Rev. Gary Beck will officiate. The service will be live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/472722614 Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the church on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Due to COVID restrictions, distancing is suggested and masks are required. David will be laid to rest, next to his wife, Carol, in Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery following the memorial celebration. Memorial contributions may be given to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association at https://billygraham.org/give/give-online/ or by calling (877) 247-2426 Sympathies or memories of Dave may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com If you’d like to learn more about David’s faith and the source of his assurance of eternal life in heaven, please reach out to any of his sons.

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Mr. David Alan Urbytes

July 21, 1941 - October 1, 2020