Visitation will take place at Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 21 from 10:00-11:00 AM, with a funeral service to immediately follow. Frank will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors.
He was born on February 16, 1940 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Frank Emory and Mable Marie (Landolt) David. As a child attending services at Aulsbury Chapel, Frank met Jeanie Patterson. They realized early on that they were meant for each other, and were married on August 7, 1960 – a bond that would last 62 wonderful years. From this union two children were born: Debbie and Kevin.
Frank and Jeanie created countless memories traveling together to England and Africa, spending winters in Florida, and even just taking a bike ride on the MKT trail. They were active with their church, Memorial Baptist, and Frank was well known as the mission trip cook for youth trips. His specialty was his homemade cinnamon rolls.
Frank was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease many years ago, and he was determined that he would do something to help others with the same illness. He was very active in the local Parkinson’s Support Group and was so committed to research that he participated in a Washington University study for nearly 17 years and ultimately donated his brain to the group for study.
In addition to his wife Jeanie, he is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Mike) Briggs of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Kevin (Julie) David of Ankeny, Iowa; beloved granddaughters, Holly David, Natalie David and Mallory David; and a sister, Marilyn McDowell, of League City, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mabel David.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Support Group, 1311 Vintage Drive, Columbia MO 65203.
