Carl David Giles

Carl David Giles, of Rogers City, Michigan, was last heard commenting on what a beautiful landscape God paints while looking out the window. Dave, as he was known by his friends and family, passed away while admiring that same landscape from his chair near the window. Dave was born in 1936 in Petoskey, Michigan to Mary Jane Upton and Carl William Giles. They later moved to Detroit, Michigan where he was raised. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War and after he was honorably discharged went on to work at Western Electric and attended college at the University of Detroit where he studied education. While working at Western Electric he met his wife of 64 years, Margaret. After falling in love with Margaret from across the room they were later introduced, they courted and eventually married and proceeded to have 9 children. Dave loved God and his wife above all else. In service to his love of God he used his career in education to be a steward for the Faith as both a teacher and principal in the Catholic School for over 4 decades. His tenure included Our Lady Gate of Heaven, St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, St. Mary's of Port Huron, St. Gemma's, and he retired from St. Ignatius of Loyola in Rogers City. Mr. Giles was a caring and inspiring educator. He won awards and even won a trip to Hawaii from his students voting for him as the best teacher! He made an impact that we all still hear about almost 30 years after he retired. Dave was an artist. He loved to write and paint. He wrapped the most beautiful presents. He was a true Detroit sports fan but especially enjoyed watching the Detroit Red Wings. He was never one to turn down a game of penny-ante poker at a holiday gathering or a kiss from his wife. Dave lived a full life blessed with love and family. He will be missed deeply by those he leaves behind, including his wife Margaret and their children: Phillip Giles (Lisa), Margaret (Mimi) Giles Przybyla and her husband Kevin, David Giles and his wife Lashawnda, Mary Giles Kuzner and her husband David, Michael Giles and his wife Michelle, Norah Giles Domzalski and her husband Robert, Peter Giles, Carl Giles and his wife Shannon, and Jane Giles Longstaff and her husband Brian. His grandchildren: Adam Giles, Michael Delia (Becky Gertz), Em Giles (Gabby), Cailin (Mark) Brown, Erin (Mike) Moorehead, Natalie Jo Przybyla, Faith Giles, Harmony Giles, Hope Giles, Matthew Kuzner, Sarah (Devon) Amesse, Cassie Giles (Kurt Killiwald), Daniel Giles, Brian (Sofia) Domzalski, Kyle Domzalski, Ian Domzalski, Jake Domzalski, Lucas Giles, Delaney Giles, Carley Longstaff, and Finnegan Longstaff. His great-grandchildren: Maya Deliah, Abel Meloche, Elliott Brown, Amelia Brown, Riley Jane Amesse, Keanu Killiwald, Lana Killiwald, Drake Domzalski and baby Domzalski on the way. Dave leaves behind his sisters: Mary McGowan, Susan (Larry) Hull, Rebecca (Ralph) Adams, Amy (Curt) Haggerty, and Barbara Giles-Lemon and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Stephen Giles and his wife Joanne, brothers-in-law Ken Lemon, and Bud McGowan. Please join us in celebrating his rich life on Friday, August 30, 2024. He will lie in state beginning at 9:30 am, until time of funeral Mass, 10:00 am at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak, Michigan. A visitation for friends and family will be held at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home also in Royal Oak on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 2:00-8:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions to St. Paul of the Cross Passionists, 23333 Schoolcraft Rd., Detroit 48223, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 1471 E. 12 Mile, Madison Heights 48071 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Share your memories at www.sulllivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Carl David Giles

July 26, 1936 - August 23, 2024