David Allen Efting
March 15, 1938 - July 13, 2018
EFTING, David Allen It is with great sadness that the family of David Allen Efting announces his passing after a brief illness, on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the age of 80 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 48 years, the former Carol Mae Olsen. A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Dave attended Bob Jones University and graduated with a degree in Bible and a Masters in Christian Education. He served in full-time Christian ministry for 45 years in a variety of roles. He started as a youth pastor at Mayfair Bible Church in Flint, MI. He then served as an assistant pastor at a church in Redondo Beach, followed by position of pastor for 9 years at a church in Sun Valley. From there he moved on to serve teacher, principal, or business manager at various Christian schools, first at Village Christian School in Sun Valley, CA; then Redwood Christian School in Castro Valley, CA; then Tacoma Baptist School in Tacoma, WA; Inland Christian School in San Bernardino, CA; and finally at Riverside Christian School in Riverside, CA. David is survived by his brother Lawrence (Grand Rapids MI), his sons, Andrew and his wife Daphne (Roswell GA), Eric and his wife Kim (Victorville CA) and Scott (San Jose CA), and 7 grandchildren: James, Jennifer, Anna Grace, Alina, Tommy, Casey, and Erica.
EFTING, David Allen It is with great sadness that the family of David Allen Efting announces his passing after a brief illness, on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the age of 80 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 48 years, the former... View Obituary & Service Information