David Lee Lawson, age 85, of McBain passed away on September 9, 2026, at Autumnwood of McBain. David was born on August 3, 1941, to Ed and Macie (Gardener) Lawson in Columbus, Ohio. David married Faith Palmbos on May 27, 1966, in Phoenix, Arizona; at the Orangewood Christian Reformed Church.

David spent eight years in the United States Air Force. He worked in insurance sales and running tour bus trips. Most recently he was running transportation for the Amish community. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. He took great pride in hearing about their accomplishments and following their careers

David is survived by his wife Faith Lawson, children, Ruth (Mark) Wyn of Fremont, Michigan, Debra (David) Ames of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Julie (Bradley) Wierda of Traverse City, Michigan, Karen Lawson (Micheal Cowden) of Naperville, Illinois, grandchildren; Adam (Josie) and Noah Wyn (Bailey Detthoff), Nate and Abby Ames, Maddy, Cole, and Jake Wierda, Kate and Drew Pierros, great grandchild Makenna Wyn, siblings; Jim (Sue) Lawson of Columbus, Ohio and Bill Lawson of Columbus, Ohio, in-laws; Gloria Palmbos of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Marcia Palmbos Hamming of Zeeland, Michigan, Dale (Beverly) Heavener of DeWitt, Michigan, Fred (Betty) Palmbos of Zeeland, Michigan, Harley (Debra) Palmbos of Grand Prairie, Texas.

David was preceded in death by his brother Robert Lawson and sister in-law Audrey Lawson and brother in-law Jim Palmbos.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Lucas Christian Reformed Church at 11:00 AM with Pastor Todd Kuperus officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. There will be a luncheon following the service. Burial will take place at Mount View Cemetery on a later date. In lieu of flowers, family asked for memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of Michigan- Cadillac Branch. The family is being served by the Burkholder-Nielsen Funeral Home in McBain. The online obituary can be seen at burkholderfunerals.com