Daniel “David” Blades, 60, of Kalamazoo, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 11, 2019. Daniel is survived by siblings; Janice Blades, John G. Blades, Kathy (William) Landreville, Terry Hatfield, Susan Blades-Cope, and Barbara Blades: puppy child; Buddy Blades: God children; Shalom Kibby, Amie Blades, Matthew Anderson: and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Lillian (LaValley) Blades: siblings; George James Blades, Beverly Ann Anderson, Charles Orin Blades, and Robert Michael Blades: and nephew; Michael Anderson. Visitation will be held Monday, October 14, 2019 from 4-7pm with services on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1pm at Avink Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5975 Lovers Ln., Portage, MI 49002. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heartland Hospice. Please visit Daniel’s webpage to leave a memory at www.avinkcremation.com. (269)344-5600.