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April 7, 2009
Martinsville Reporter-Times
Michael D. Pence, 39
JAN. 7, 1970 — APRIL 5, 2009
MARTINSVILLE — Michael D. Pence, 39, of Martinsville, died Sunday in Martinsville.
Born Jan. 7, 1970, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Woodrow and Anna J. (Quakenbush) Pence.
He married Dawn M. Zimmerman May 1, 1993, and she survives.
Mike was a 1988 graduate of Martinsville High School and was currently taking classes at the Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, Colo., working toward a Pastoral Degree. He was the third shift maintenance supervisor at Cook Pharmica in Bloomington. Mike was the youth director at Valley Mission Church of The Nazarene in Bedford and a member of the Morgan County Conservation Club.
He was an Air Force veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Dawn M. (Zimmerman) Pence of Martinsville; two sons, Michael K. “Mickey” Pence and Dylan L. Pence, both of Martinsville; his father, Woodrow Pence of Martinsville; his mother, Anna J. (Quakenbush) Pence of Martinsville; and one brother, Keith Alan Pence of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his son, Devin C. Pence.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville with the Rev. Duane Brown officiating. There will be a military service after the funeral. Burial will be at New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pence Family Trust, c/o Valley Mission Church of The Nazarene, 110 Hillcrest Way, Bedford, IN 47421.
Devin C. Pence, 9
OCT. 4, 1999 — APRIL 5, 2009
MARTINSVILLE — Devin C. Pence, 9, of Martinsville, died Sunday in Martinsville.
Born Oct. 4, 1999, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Michael D. and Dawn M. (Zimmerman) Pence.
Devin was a third grade student at Valley Mission Church of The Nazarene in Bedford. His dream was to become a preacher. He loved to sing and dance in church. He also enjoyed playing Wii alot!
Survivors include his mother, Dawn M. (Zimmerman) Pence of Martinsville; two brothers, Michael K. “Mickey” Pence and Dylan L. Pence, both of Martinsville; his grandparents, Woodrow and Anna J. (Quakenbush) Pence of Martinsville, and Mark and June (Wright) Zimmerman of Paragon; and his uncle, Keith Alan Pence of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael D. Pence.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville with the Rev. Duane Brown officiating. Burial will be at New South Park Cemetery in Martinsville.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pence Family Trust, c/o Valley Mission Church of The Nazarene, 110 Hillcrest Way, Bedford, IN 47421.
April 5, 2009
Mike Pence and his son Devin were killed in an accident on the way home from church this afternoon. Please keep his wife, Dawn, and their other two boys and all the family in your prayers. They have suffered greatly and there is much grieving yet to be done.
April 6, 2009
The viewing will be on Wednesday 4-8pm at Costin Funeral Chapel on E. Washington Street in Martinsville. The funeral is Thursday at 11am.
There have been many thoughtful message left on Mike's Facebook profile. Here are a few of them:
Traci Wilson Walker:: Dear Mike, I wish I had taken time to reconnect. Isn't that the way it is with people sometimes though? What a legacy you have left for those you touched. I know you are walking with Jesus with your son and have gained the ultimate prize. To your wife and older sons, you are in the prayers of many and the grace and peace of our Lord is surrounding you.
Tim Dwyer:: Mike I only knew you for a short time but I came to know and love you. I miss you but I know you and Devin are in a great place and are much happier. Im really going to miss your messages on Wednesday nights. Peace brother
Stephanie Priest Hubbard:: I am sure you are dancing on the streats that are golden! Enjoy your heavenly home!!!! You will be missed dearly, and I will miss talking swimming with you in your Mom and Dad's pool!!!!
Raegan Elizabeth Percifield Zelaya:: Rejoice.In.Peace.
Abbie Allen:: Mike....You and Devin were and always will be loved so very very much! You were an amazing person, who had a heart for the Lord. God did many great things through you....And Devin was the one I asked for hugs from and who was so funny. He too, I know, loved the Lord!...You both are and will always be in my heart. Have a great time with Jesus! See you someday. I love you both! -Abbie
Raegan Elizabeth Percifield Zelaya:: I love you and Devin.You and your family have made a huge impact on my life.You were my church dad.You will be greatly missed!
I love you,
-Raegan
Lana Overmyer-Burt Mike:: - what an amazing man, husband, and father! You and Devin will be in all our hearts and thoughts forever and like as many have already said we will miss you always! Can't wait to see you both in Heaven my brother!!! Give Devin a big hug from my family!!
Peggy Carson:: Mike, what an amazing man. One who put God and his family first. You have been a shining example of someone doing God's will. You and Devin will remain in our hearts forever and we always miss you. We have peace knowing that you and Devin are in the arms of the Lord.
Kim Ficklin Guerra:: I wish I could have gotten to know you better, but I know you touched a lot of lives especially those in our youth group. Devin will be greatly missed as well. I loved watching him dance to all the songs in Children's Church. He was a funny little guy! Can't wait to catch up with you both one day in Heaven!
John Givans:: Mike, I know you're not sitting up in Heaven reading Facebook so I'll keep this short. My brother, you'll be missed. I am glad you were my friend and my life was blessed by knowing you. I'll see you one of these days.
Dawn Zimmerman-Pence:: Baby....Only Jesus could love you more! Life will be so lonely without you. You are my soulmate. You always told me that God made us especially for each other....I will never believe anything different. Keep HaDeeBurr giggling the way only you could do. I can still hear you "diggin' into the floor" as he cackled~! Thank you for choosing me to share your whole life with. Thank you for the legacy that will forever live in your boys left with me. I hope to do you proud! I love you and I always, always will!
Renata Zelaya:: Know that our church was blessed and will forever be changed for having known you! You and your family have made such an impact and in such a short time! What a legacy you have left your children! You and Devin will forever be missed and loved, how awesome for you both that you get to wake up with Jesus today!!
Kimberly Presnell Hockersmith:: I am thinking of you celebrating in Heaven with Devin. I am also saying prayers for your lovely wife and 2 sons left behind. God has an AMAZING addition to his Kingdom!
Kendyl Leigh Page:: Mike, I miss you greatly but I know you and Devin are sitting with Jesus having a blast =] You taught me so much I am so so so very greatful. Thank you for praying for me everyday. You are a man of god and I looked up to you so much for that. I love you both, and miss you greatly
Duane Brown:: Heaven is so much richer this morning...
Becky Page Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed.
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave.
Carol Alexander- Sanders:: Sleep easy my friend. Safe in the arms of Jesus!! What a life you lived. Oh, to have known you even better!!! We love you and will miss always!!!
Lee Sanders:: Mike,
THanks you for being you . I know you are looking down on us. I did not get to know you as well as others but was looking foward to it. We can do that in Gods house some day.
Love ya, fellow man of Christ.
Carlee Sanders:: We are always gonna miss you and we won't stop loving you. Devin is loved and missed too. I LOVE YOU!!!
Brooke Percifield:: In such a short time you sure were loved by myself and our church family. You and Devin will be missed dearly!!
Duane Brown:: I love you my brother!
Kenyon Maynard:: I am sure gonna miss ya Mike.
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Tish Hartman
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike and his son. My prayers and deepest thoughts go out to his beloved family during this trying moment.Nicole Riggan (Staggs)
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike and his son. He was always such a nice person, and I remember him as far back as grade school. My thoughts are with his wife and children during this difficult time.Timothy Fugate
sorry to hear about Mike and his son. today is a sad day to lose 2 nice people of this world. Mike was a funny guy. he got along with the people he would meet. Mike you and your son will be sadly missed.our prayers are with the Pence family. Tim and Tina Fugate.Holli Moore (Martin)
I was very sorry to hear about Mike and his son. He was such a nice person and will be missed. My prayers are with his wife and children, and the rest of his family durring this hard time. May god bless you all and help you through this diffcult time.Holli Moore Martin
Tamy Clephane
I was so sorry to hear about Mike and his son. Our prayers go out to Dawn and his family. Mike was always the nicest guy.My life was blessed by being able to call Mike my friend. He will be greatly missed.
Lisa Zike (Hubbard)
I am still in shock to learn the news about the passing of Mike and his son. This saddens me greatly. I have child hood memories of Mike. He was a great guy. He and his son will be greatly missed by all. My prayers go out to the Pence family. I'm sure Mike and his son were called home to do great works in Heaven. May God Bless,comfort and guide the Pence family.Jennifer Martindale (Lingle)
Pence Family...Our hearts go out to each and every one of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We can't begin to imagine what you're going thru right now but we KNOW and TRUST that GOD will see you thru it. Mike and Devin are blessed to be in the presence of Jesus and are waiting to welcome you all home. Much love...the Lingle Family
Clinton Park
Very sad to hear, Mike and his son. What a great guy. Hard to take. Hope to see you again some day Mike.