David Alan Webster

David Alan Webster, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at the scene of an automobile bicycle accident, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

David was born November 14, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Leon Jay and Olive (Woodmansee) Webster. He grew up in Bedford and was a 1963 graduate of Kellogg High School and later received an Associates Degree in Accounting from Kellogg Community College. David retired from II Stanley Co. Inc., where he was employed in the automotive parts manufacturing division.

David was an active member of Woodland Church, where he was a member of the church men’s group, taught Sunday school, and volunteered several days a week assisting with maintaining the church facilities. He was much loved by his church community where he had volunteered for decades.

David enjoyed riding his bike and was frequently seen riding in Bedford and Battle Creek and numerous other destinations around the county and beyond. When David was in his early 70s, he rode his bike from Battle Creek to Montana to visit his sister Mary's family. He did take the train back after riding his bike from Montana to South Dakota. In his younger years, he also enjoyed kayaking, being outdoors, and working in his yard or around the house.

Surviving are three sisters: Kathryn Fryar of Battle Creek, Elizabeth (Charles) Hinchman of Athens, Mary (Douglas) Collins of Evansville, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews: Pamela D. Hayes, Miles A. Fryar, Fredrick J. Fryar, Mary Elizabeth Cochefski, Scott English, Christine Hinchman, Martha Ardis and their families. David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Miles F. Fryar and his nephew, David Michael Hinchman.

Friends will be received from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care. Pastor Kurt Parker will officiate a service to celebrate David’s life at Woodland Church, 12:30 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2026. Committal and interment will be held at Dowling Cemetery near his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Church, 14425 Helmer Rd. South, Battle Creek, MI 49015 or World Vision, 1.888.511.6548, World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063.

Personal messages for the family may be placed here at www.farleyestesdowdle.com