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William David DeFer III

Tucson, Arizona

1955 - 2025

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William David DeFer, III, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 69. He was born November 21, 1955 in Tucson, AZ. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn DeFer, by his father, William David DeFer Jr., and by his brother, William Carl DeFer.David is survived by...

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We met Dave a few years ago at Cindy´s high school reunion. He was a good man. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dave´s wife, Cindy Lincoln Defer, led me to faith in Jesus as my Lord and Savior when we were both in high school. In college I joined the Fiji house where her brother Craig had been a member. John Lincoln another brother and my brother Bob Lundeen joined, too. That´s where we all met Dave. Dave became my pledge father during "hell week" and wrote the cutest little ditty that I had to sing upon the demand of any active brother during that week. Dave´s sense of humor was so dry and so funny....

I remember Dave from U of A & fraternity events. We reconnected several years ago at our annual fraternal graduate dinner and I looked forward to seeing you and Cynthia each year since, at this reunion. Cynthia, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Dave was a good person and a terrific family man. He will be missed.

I remember David from elementary school at Cragin. One of the good guys! I know we went straight up thru high school together but ran in different crowds. Glad to see he had such a strong family legacy! Godspeed!

Dear Cythia and family, I am saddened by the loss of your husband and father. Being neighbors for sometime on Rio Verde Vist Dr., Tucson, David and all of you were such great amigos. God Bless All of you and David is certainly in God Kingdom. Your neighbor, Frank Davis , Florida

David, we were students of Fawn Johnson at Catalina High School in the mid 70s. We were in Forensics together. Godspeed, bud. You are part of universe now and will be forever.