"I am so sorry to hear of Dave passing. I enjoyed singing Jackson with Dave at the Lino Lakes Legion and the Forrest Lake VFW. Dave you will be greatly missed by me. Thoughts and prayers sent to your family and loved ones. L.J"
In loving memory of
David P. Manders
September 26, 1930 - October 1, 2014
Age 84 of Forest Lake
Loving husband and father
Dave passed away peacefully on October 1st. In life, Dave's passions included flying, karaoke, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret Koch, June Walker, Sydney, Bill, and Jim.
He is survived by wife of 58 years, Valerie; children, Dave (Linda), Shelley Taylor (Dave), Mark (Laurie), Mike (Debbie), and Belinda; grandchildren, Wayne, Lisa, Michael, Leah, Margo, Kelsey, Kyle, and Kerri; sister, Gloria (Wally) Gerard; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 11th, at Roberts Family Funeral Home 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake, with a gathering beginning at 9 AM.
Tributes
"They just don't make guys like Dave "Zack" Manders anymore and we were all better for the opportunity to know him! I only wish I;d had a chance to see him sing Sanatra. So long Sky Chief!"
"My sincere condolences to the family of David Manders. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and "wipe away the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) While grief at the loss of David is great, joy at welcoming him back in the earthly resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) With deepest sympathy, "
"We will all miss Uncle Dave. His bright and shinny personality will always be in our hearts. "
"On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Dave's military service to our nation and his American Legion membership."