Memorial Service: A memorial service celebrating the life of Dave will be held at 2:00 P.M. on September 29, 2018 at the Schipper Funeral Home.

David R. Hoard age 68 of Bronson, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.Dave was born November 26, 1949 in Battle Creek, a son to the late Ralph and Mary (Guthrie) Hoard.He had lived all his life in the Colon and Bronson area, where he had farmed and was also a self-employed truck driver. Dave was a jack of all trades.On December 30, 1995 he married Renee Millard in Colon.He is survived by his wife Renee Hoard of Bronson, daughter Monica (Bobby) Hodge of Centreville, step-children; Matthew (Shianne) Van Wormer of Mendon and Racheal Van Wormer of Vicksburg, grandchildren; Kayla, Cody, Katalyna, HallieAnn, Chelsia, Landon, Shali and Kylee, three great grandchildren; Jaycob, Joseph and Colton, sister, Sharon Jefferies of Battle Creek and several nieces and nephews.Dave was preceded in death by a step-daughter Samantha J. Van Wormer.In keeping with his wish's cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating the life of David R. Hoard will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. If desired memorials may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.