1930
David
2008
David H. Makinson
May 6, 1930 — December 4, 2008
David H. Makinson
David H. Makinson, PhD of Akron Ohio, formerly of Bloomfield Hills Mich., died December 4, 2008.
Born in Tiffin Ohio May 6, 1930 to Alice Pittenger Makinson and Harold Makinson, David graduated from Kent State High School in 1947. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity at Kent State where he received a B.A. in Business Administration in 1951. He later earned a PhD from the University of Iowa in 1962. Dave taught history and social science at the University of Utah, 1962 to 1964. At Wayne State University, Detroit Mich., he was a member of the College of Education faculty, 1964 to 1993. He especially enjoyed his work with the Horizons Upward Bound program at Cranbrook School, Birmingham Mich., and his seminars with graduate students, expanding their appreciation of teaching history.
David served his country during the Korean Conflict, serving two years in the U. S. Navy, mostly as Disbursing Officer aboard the hospital ship USS Repose in Inchon, Korea. He worked diligently, even though he was seasick whenever the ship was underway. Always an active churchman, David was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Birmingham Mich., and since moving to Akron in 1994, he was first an elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Akron, and then a member of Bath UCC. He also was active in Rotary both in Michigan and Ohio.
David's interests all revolved around his unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He just loved learning about his world. From books to bike rides, stamp collecting to traveling, special cats to the Akron Zoo, he drank in a world of information and helped to bring "facts" alive to so many. Not a musician, he loved classical music. He loved "all foods well prepared." He loved being eccentric just for the fun of it. This ol' world is less interesting without him.
Dave is survived by Orlene, his wife of 34 years and daughter, Ann Doug Stokes of Overland Park, Kans.; also survived by Jean Appleton of Virginia Beach, Va., John Makinson of Lincoln, Neb., and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be led by Rev. Mark W. Frey December 13th, 2 p.m. at The Bath Church, 3980 West Bath Road, Bath Ohio, preceded by visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Akron Zoological Park, Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation, or the Humane Society of Greater Akron.
The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides and staff at Visiting Nurse Hospice for the tender and loving care they gave him.
David H. Makinson, PhD of Akron Ohio, formerly of Bloomfield Hills Mich., died December 4, 2008.
Born in Tiffin Ohio May 6, 1930 to Alice Pittenger Makinson and Harold Makinson, David graduated from Kent State High School in 1947. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity at Kent State where he received a B.A. in Business Administration in 1951. He later earned a PhD from the University of Iowa in 1962. Dave taught history and social science at the University of Utah, 1962 to 1964. At Wayne State University, Detroit Mich., he was a member of the College of Education faculty, 1964 to 1993. He especially enjoyed his work with the Horizons Upward Bound program at Cranbrook School, Birmingham Mich., and his seminars with graduate students, expanding their appreciation of teaching history.
David served his country during the Korean Conflict, serving two years in the U. S. Navy, mostly as Disbursing Officer aboard the hospital ship USS Repose in Inchon, Korea. He worked diligently, even though he was seasick whenever the ship was underway. Always an active churchman, David was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Birmingham Mich., and since moving to Akron in 1994, he was first an elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Akron, and then a member of Bath UCC. He also was active in Rotary both in Michigan and Ohio.
David's interests all revolved around his unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He just loved learning about his world. From books to bike rides, stamp collecting to traveling, special cats to the Akron Zoo, he drank in a world of information and helped to bring "facts" alive to so many. Not a musician, he loved classical music. He loved "all foods well prepared." He loved being eccentric just for the fun of it. This ol' world is less interesting without him.
Dave is survived by Orlene, his wife of 34 years and daughter, Ann Doug Stokes of Overland Park, Kans.; also survived by Jean Appleton of Virginia Beach, Va., John Makinson of Lincoln, Neb., and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be led by Rev. Mark W. Frey December 13th, 2 p.m. at The Bath Church, 3980 West Bath Road, Bath Ohio, preceded by visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Akron Zoological Park, Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation, or the Humane Society of Greater Akron.
The family wishes to thank the nurses, aides and staff at Visiting Nurse Hospice for the tender and loving care they gave him.
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