David W. Paynter Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 3, 2023 we had to say goodbye to David W. Paynter of Bessemer, Michigan, born in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vivian Paynter (Kelto) and Walter Paynter; his son Lee David Paynter; his granddaughter Judi Paynter; his brothers, James "Tiny" Paynter and Ron Paynter; his parents-in-law, Louis "Ike" and Beverly Adams; and his brothers-in-law, Bob Flaa and Thomas Adams.
He is survived by: his former wife Kathryn "Kathy" Adams; his wife Kathryn Paynter; his children, Kristy Recla (Paul), Craig Paynter and Kari Spaete (Luke); his grandchildren, Mason Recla (Kaitlyn), Logan Recla, Nora Spaete, Casey LaBeske (Cole), Tyler Paynter (Megan) and Amanda Paynter (Mike Lotzer); his sisters, Luetta Flaa and Ruth Ruff (David); his siblings-in-law, Sue Paynter of Vermont, Greg Adams (Barb) of Ramsay, Bob Adams of Ramsay and Rick Adams; and his grandchildren, Amber, Ben, Jake, Joey, Owen, Kaylea and Anna. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the DAV Chapter 66, in care of Tom DeCarlo 520 W. Southland Ave., Ironwood, MI 49938, or Regional Hospice Services, 652 E. Cloverland Ave., Ironwood, MI 49938.
