David S. Saunders, age 76 of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2023. He was born in Queens, New York on November 4, 1946. David graduated from Bible College and received a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University.
David had a career in law enforcement for 20 years on the Tempe Police Department and 7 years with the Fort McDowell Police Department. He served as a Pastor for the Fort McDowell Church of All Nations and had a passion for serving others, loving Jesus, boxing and the Raiders.
He is survived by his God Daughters Lindsey Oliver and Amelia Wilson.
A funeral service for David will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, followed by a graveside service from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com for the Saunders family.