David Van Kula

David G. Van Kula passed away on March 6, 2023 at the age of 52. He was born and raised in Big Rapids,

Michigan, and spent his adult life in North Carolina. He graduated from Big Rapids High School and

received his bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University. His passion was sports, and his legacy

is his faith and love of family and friends.

David had a lifelong love of golf, a passion he shared with his grandfather, father, brothers, son, and

friends. He spent countless hours on courses, most memorably playing in Nike Tour events and in

Scotland. David was an extremely humble person and never bragged, although when he played golf in

local tournaments or with friends, he was often the ringer of the group. Hockey played a close second to

golf in David's life. He excelled on the ice from the youth leagues in Northern Michigan to his men's

league in Raleigh - where he made lifelong friends and memories. While he was a kind and thoughtful

soul, he was also a force to reckon with on the ice.

David's professional impact was in residential and commercial real estate in the Carolinas. He helped

innumerable families find their homes and helped businesses create community through his tireless

work ethic. He had deep connections throughout the community, was quick to lend a hand to others

and the impact he had on people's lives is immeasurable.

All who had the privilege of knowing David, were blessed by his light and positivity. He had a kind heart,

cared about others and was always quick with a word of encouragement. He brightened every room he

entered. David was a devoted husband and doting and proud father. He demonstrated every day that

family was the top priority in his life. He was a constant supporter of Abby and Nick and gave generously

of his time to support his children's passions.

David is survived by his wife Marlo, daughter Abigail, son Nicholas, brother George Van Kula III (Cathy) of

Radnor PA, sisters Susan Owens of Holland MI and Katy Slater (Todd) of Reston VA, stepmother

Gretchen Van Kula of Venice FL, mother-in-law Margot (Bob) of Newport News VA and father-in-law

Mark Bland (Holly) of Virginia Beach VA, brothers-in-law Matthew Bland (Christina) and Ben Bland

(Jennifer) of Virginia Beach VA, sister-in-law Megan Watts of Charleston SC, and numerous aunts, uncles,

nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father George Van Kula Jr., his mother

Marion Michele Willison, his stepfather Robert Willison, his brother Charlie Van Kula, and his brother-in-

law Rex Owens.

David will be honored on April 1st with a memorial service hosted at Lifepointe Church (9500 Durant Rd,

Raleigh, NC 27614) at 11AM; followed by a celebration of life at North Ridge Country Club (6612 Falls of

Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615) from 2-4PM.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to First Cremation Society of Louisburg.

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