David Kenning Brichford, who was born in Detroit on September 2, 1958, lost his courageous battle with the cancer-melanoma, on September 20, 2009. Those who survive him include his wife, Karen (Petersen); daughter, Meredy; parents, Thomas and Carol (Fliedner); brothers, Mark (Debra) and William; and sister, Nancy Myers (David). Also surviving are his nephews and nieces: Karl, Kelsey and Kenning Brichford and Natalie, Elizabeth, Jack, Lauren and Andrew Myers.

David graduated from Redford Union High School in 1976 and received his degree in Architecture from Lawrence Institute of Technology in 1980. He was employed by Chase Bank for the past 22 years. His love of unicycling resulted in the formation of the Redford Township Unicycle Club, in which he and his family remained active all of his life. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Farmington where he often sang solos with choirs and played bells in the Carillon Choir. His art talent led him in many directions; most recently, basketry and water colors. While his family was always first in his life, he had numerous interests that included jokes and puns, computers, sports, juggling, gardening and a love for animals. He was an avid collector and was known for his baseball caps and bow ties.

Donations in his memory may be made to First United Methodist Church of Farmington, Farmington Community Library 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or Karmanos Hospice 24601 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48075.

Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at First United Methodist Church of Farmington, 33112 Grand River Ave., Farmington. Officiant Rev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Maxwell, Pastor.

Visitation Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington.