David B. McCandlish

McCandlish, David B.
Rochester: November 11, 2007, age 83. Predeceased by sister, Doris and brother, Ed. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Welderly) McCandlish; children, Karen, Peter (Patricia) and Stephen; grandchildren, Allan, Stephanie, Erin; sister, Margaret Edwards, Phoebe Klaes, Anne (Don) Sheely, Hope Ryder, Jean (Bob) Hoffman; sister-in-law, Mary Lou (William) McKissock; several nieces and nephews. David was a member of Mensa, R.I.T. Toastmasters and First Baptist Church in Chili. Before attending college David dreamed of being an explorer, an archaeologist, or scientist. David studied calculus, tensor analysis, and special and general relativity before he started college at age 28. He was admitted into an accelerated program at Johns Hopkins University and was a graduate student of physics in his second year of college. David also earned a Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics at the U of R and a Masters Degree in Accounting at R.I.T. David was also an author and a genealogist and self published 2 books including a Family History and an autobiography.
Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave., Friday 3-6. Memorial Service, Saturday 1 PM, at the First Baptist Church in Chili, 3182 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. or the Church.