David Harry Curl

David H. Curl, of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 88. David was born on June 2, 1932 in Columbus, OH. He was the son of John and Florence Curl. David was an alumnus of Ohio University and Indiana University, taught photography and graphic arts at Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University, and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and had been a photographer, media producer, author, editor, and publisher. He retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and served with the U.S Agency for International Development and the National Park Service. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ardyce; also his former wife Dorothy Goodwin; daughter: Laura (James) Armstrong; son: Steven (Sara) Curl; two granddaughters: Dorothy and Philippa Armstrong; stepson: Bruce (Paul Winberg) Czuchna; and two stepdaughters: Marcia (Randall) Stoppenhagen; Jodi (Matthew) Milks; and two step grandsons: Mitchell and Mason Milks; step granddaughter: Sarah (Matt) Stoppenhagen Kittleson; two step great grandchildren: Koen, and Audrie Kittleson. David has been cremated and no services are planned at this time. While at David's webpage at www.avinkcremation.com please take time to sign the guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with the family. The Curl family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5622.