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David Mahanes Obituary
David Lee Mahanes
David Lee Mahanes, 81, of Charlottesville passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2009, at his home with his family by his side.
Mr. Mahanes was born on November 8, 1928, a son of the late Thomas Lee Mahanes and Mattie Detamore Mahanes.
Mr. Mahanes graduated from Meriwether Lewis High School and attended Jefferson School of Commerce. He was a former member of the Civitan Club, Exchange Club and the Elks Club. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a life long member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and was a member of various committees.
Mr. Mahanes retired as owner of Barracks Road Auto Center. One of his favorite things in life was cruising and fishing the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding waters at Gwynn's Island in Mathews County with his family and friends.
David is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marjorie Christine Bosserman Mahanes; and a son, Lieutenant Colonel David Lee Mahanes II and his wife, Ok, stationed at Joint Base McGuire, New Jersey, with the United States Air Force. Also surviving are two sisters, Lorraine M. Shores and her husband, Roy Edward, of Scottsville, Virginia, and Jean M. Pace and her husband, W.A., of Keswick, Virginia; a brother, Clifford B. Mahanes and his wife, Joanne, of Charlottesville; and two grandchildren, David Lee Mahanes III of Colonial Heights, Virginia, and Caitlin Shea Mahanes of Richmond, Virginia. Other survivors include sisters-in-law, Judy B. Hostetter and Sylvia H. Bosserman of Waynesboro, Virginia, Jewell Bosserman of Staunton and a brother-in-law, Gary D. Bosserman of Staunton, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the Olivet Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Albert Connette officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Service Inc.
Memorials may be made to the Olivet Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 2575 Garth Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Anne Southworth
January 2, 2010
Charles has written and shared his condolences, but I must include my thoughts...Every year at Christmas we make an applesauce cake, much like a fruitcake. Each year,for 57 years, I bring out Dave's Mother's recipe, in her handwriting, and think of Dave and how much Mrs. Mahanes' cakes have meant to us. If her recipe is lost, just contact me. I'll happily share it.
We lost touch with Dave when we moved from Charlottesville and truly regret we weren't in closer touch.
God Bless all, anne southworth
January 1, 2010
so sorry to hear of daves death. served in us army with him worked for life ins co got him a job there. we fished the farmington ponds so many times he was a true va gentleman rest in peace Charles Southworth Richmond va
Chuck Langham
December 30, 2009
I will remember Dave as a pleasant and competent man, very honest in his auto repair business, a real gentleman. It was a pleasant experience to deal with him in his business, just as it was a pleasure to work with his wife Marge for many years at the federal center. It is always sad to lose such a high-quality person--not nearly enough people like Dave.
Lois Carey
December 30, 2009
My sympathy to the family of
Mr.Mahanes.
I am a researcher of Pace family
members in the Albemarle,Fluvana
area. While I have never met Jean
Pace, wife of w.A.I did meet W.A
in Fluvanna once.
My Pace relatives were
John R. Pace b. 1809 & Elizabeth ?
John Walker Pace b. 1843 & Rebecca
Would love to hear from any persons
with the last name of Pace
from the area.I belong to the
Pace family Society and subsribe
to the Pace list on the internet.
Also a member of the Fluvanna
Historical Society.
Again, My sympathy the the family
of Mr.Mahanes.
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Joanne Mahanes
December 30, 2009
Marge, Davey, Casey & Lee,
My heart goes out to each of you. David fought a courageous battle and showed us all how to die with dignity.
Marge, your love and care gave David the peace to continue this journey. I have no doubt he was greeted with open arms by his mom & dad. There will definitely be a star shining brighter in the night sky now.
Please let me know if you need anything in the days and weeks to come.
Love,
Joanne
Robert & Dinah Adcock
December 30, 2009
Marjorie, Our deepest sympathy for your loss, Dave was a great friend and co-worker.Our family enjoyed our fishing and crabing with you guy's. Also remember watching fire works from the boat at night, and the big surf & turf meal that was cooked up. My kids were small then but they remember it like it was yesterday. Sorry we didn't keep in touch more with you guy's,no excuses. If it's any thing I can do for you please let us know. God Bless Robert & Dinah Adcock
Sue Stringfield
December 29, 2009
Cliff, Lorraine & Jean, I am so sorry to read about your loss. Looking, at his picture, I immediately thought of Uncle Lee. Wish I could have had more time to visit all of my Daddy's family.Retail has to be the worse choice i could have made.
We know they all are with God and that God will see each of you through this.
Love, Carolyn Sue & Dave
December 29, 2009
Margie,
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ernie Wood
Roberta Bennett
December 29, 2009
My sympathy and prayers to Cliff and family on the loss of David.
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