David
David Garst
d. November 15, 2013
David Mark Garst of Keymar, died peacefully November 15, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital under
the care of Hospice, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 59. Dave was born May 4, 1954 to Florence R. (Roderuck) and C. Richard Garst.
Dave graduated from Walkersville High School in 1972. He was happily employed for 28 years at Dutch's Daughter. When not working Dave enjoyed playing golf, was a huge fan of Western movies, and loved to garden.
In addition to his parents, Dave is survived by brothers Dick and his wife, Barb,Mike and his wife Susie and Dana and his wife Vanessa; and their children, Rick, Angie (Jerico), Drew (Carrie), Meredith(Elliot), Todd(Heather), and Tara, as well as several great nieces, great nephews, Aunts,Uncles and cousins.
He is also survived by his beloved Maria Solano, as well as all of his friends at Dutch's Daughter.
Dave felt fortunate to be "Dad" for a portion of his life to Leona, Bunny Eli, Billy, and Andy, as well as "Grand-dad" to Brandy, Daniel, and Brian,and "Great Grand-dad" to Austin and Jared.
He spent the final four months of his life at Golden Living Center, enjoying every activity offered, and especially loved playing cards with Mother Hen, Doris Hayes. Thank you to the staff at the Center for making Dave feel cared for, loved, and safe.
Dave is proceeded in death by his brother, Randy, Grandparents, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Wakersville on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. A funeral service will be held at Glade United Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Ave., Walkersville on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11AM. Rev. Philip Curran will officiate.
Interment will follow at Glade Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Glade United Church of Christ, at the so mentioned above address, Hospice.of Frederick County, P.O.Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702 or the charity of your choice.
the care of Hospice, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was 59. Dave was born May 4, 1954 to Florence R. (Roderuck) and C. Richard Garst.
Dave graduated from Walkersville High School in 1972. He was happily employed for 28 years at Dutch's Daughter. When not working Dave enjoyed playing golf, was a huge fan of Western movies, and loved to garden.
In addition to his parents, Dave is survived by brothers Dick and his wife, Barb,Mike and his wife Susie and Dana and his wife Vanessa; and their children, Rick, Angie (Jerico), Drew (Carrie), Meredith(Elliot), Todd(Heather), and Tara, as well as several great nieces, great nephews, Aunts,Uncles and cousins.
He is also survived by his beloved Maria Solano, as well as all of his friends at Dutch's Daughter.
Dave felt fortunate to be "Dad" for a portion of his life to Leona, Bunny Eli, Billy, and Andy, as well as "Grand-dad" to Brandy, Daniel, and Brian,and "Great Grand-dad" to Austin and Jared.
He spent the final four months of his life at Golden Living Center, enjoying every activity offered, and especially loved playing cards with Mother Hen, Doris Hayes. Thank you to the staff at the Center for making Dave feel cared for, loved, and safe.
Dave is proceeded in death by his brother, Randy, Grandparents, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Wakersville on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 2-4PM and 7-9PM. A funeral service will be held at Glade United Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Ave., Walkersville on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 11AM. Rev. Philip Curran will officiate.
Interment will follow at Glade Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Glade United Church of Christ, at the so mentioned above address, Hospice.of Frederick County, P.O.Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702 or the charity of your choice.
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