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David Sagers Obituary
Salt Lake City-David Leland Sagers died February 11 after a long battle with pancreatitis. David was born in Salt Lake City to George Alvin Sagers and Mary Hedelius Sagers on December 14, 1956. He served as an LDS missionary in the Iowa Des Moines mission, and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with degrees in finance and accounting. Later he also earned his MBA degree and CPA license. David married Diane Parker and they had four children: Chrisella, Richard, Sabrina, and Arionna. David enjoyed fast cars and firearms. He was an avid participant in conservative politics. David is survived by his wife and children, his mother, and three brothers: Gary, Bruce, and Neil. A memorial service will be held at the Winder 5th ward, 1361 E 4000 S, on Friday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the ward house and a half hour prior to services on Friday. Friends may leave condolences by going to www.MurrayMemorial.com
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Patricia Potter
February 12, 2021
I first met David at the Draper Temple Open House. Got to know him better through our ward. What a great man. He was so wise and impressive. Such a a very great heartbreaking loss.
Patricia Potter
February 12, 2019
David was a wonderful man and way too young to leave this world.
April 15, 2015
Kathy Plunkett
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Don Hadley
April 13, 2015
Dave is ad will always be a favorite person in my life. Dave and I were mission companions in Cedar Falls Iowa and have remained close. I had wondered why I hadn't heard from him as of late. I think of him all the time and prayed for things to be better. I regret that I let my own problems keep me from staying in closer contact. Learning of his passing I am thankful that I can be called friend to this great man.He has often told me how much he loved his children and wished that they knew they were his heart.
Cathy (Curtis) McCabe
February 21, 2015
My husband Mark and I are so sad to hear of David's passing. Aunt Mary, Gary, Bruce, Neil and David's wife and children - you are in our prayers. I haven't seen him in many years, but I have fond memories of my cousin when we were younger.
February 19, 2015
Oh David, I am so sad. You were always such an important part of our ward and we have missed you ever since you left. I hope you will meet up with my Tom along the Shining Path. He will be SO happy to see you again. With much sadness and condolences to your children and other family. Rest in peace, my friend.
Darren Flint
February 19, 2015
I have been avoiding this, trying to get past the shock and think of the right words, an impossible task.
Dave was a customer of mine from about 15 years ago, we became fast friends and we had similar interests in cars, music, politics, and firearms. I was impressed with the fact that he always understood that I needed to charge him and it never had an effect on our friendship.
Dave was Tea Party before there was one, and very unapologetic about it. Dave has been both a county and state delegate, I think he became tired of my complaining about politics and encouraged me to become a delegate as well, I will always remember our hours spent laughing at the insanity of politicians.
Dave had an amazing ability to find a crazy automotive project, ask my advice on it, ignore it, and do it anyway, and it usually worked. We shared a love of the strange vehicle, ones everyone over looks, the Q45 he was building is a good example. Dave and I dabbled in flipping cars, there are a few cars we have traded or sold back and forth, a game of automotive hot potato. Of the rest of my days I will have a hard time not thinking Dave will love this about some project or car I have bought, in fact I have a couple of them now that I was excited for him to see.
A few years ago Dave's medical problems started, through all the physical and emotional pain he endured in the last few years, he never lost his send of humor or the belief that one day he would finish his Q45. Dave's ability to think of others even in his worst pain was an inspiration. My parents died when I was young, I have been on my own since I was 17, in my life Dave was a transitional figure, he helped me to move past a punk kid working on cars to a professional business man, or as close as I can get to that. It is difficult to imagine not having the ability to call him for advice.
Dave had a lot of love for his children, they should be proud of him and think of the good times, I can say he was one of the greatest people I have ever known.
Words can't express how much I will miss Dave, Godspeed my friend, I am sure your chariot will be one of the fastest, until I see you again that is, we will finally have that race.
February 19, 2015
We were so sad to hear of David's passing. He was a man of great courage and quiet dignity. He was a great friend for many years; we will miss him.
Dick and Nancy Perry
Michael Martin
February 18, 2015
David and I met when we both worked for J.C. Penney in the Cottonwood Mall. We were also business students at the University of Utah. David's first apartment was in a basement of a home near the "U". With low hanging ceilings and a picnic table as his primary piece of furniture, David called this place home. I knew this would be a humble beginning for a man destined to do great things in the future. We shared fun adventures and had many great stories to share. David was always the calm, balanced, level-headed conservative balance to my wild,adventurous personality.
In time, David and I both graduated from the "U", found the perfect girl and got married. My career took me 3,000 miles away from SLC, but we always stayed in touch, discussing families, politics and the usual "guy" stuff. When I made my annual trip to Utah to visit family, go skiing or camping, I always spent quality time with David. We always laughed at our single days, friends and good times.
David was a mentor to me as I began my career in business and I learned much from watching him interact with people. Wise, patient, kind and smart best described this friend of mine.
David was the father to four wonderful children; all very talented, intelligent and wise beyond their years. I have no doubt they will carry on the proud legacy of their father.
I will miss David greatly.
February 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss Diane, if you need anything please call. Love Stephanie Campbell
February 18, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with the Sagers family and their friends. -Michelle L. Christensen
February 18, 2015
So sad to hear of David's passing. Aunt Mary, you are in our thought and prayers.
Boyd and Susan (Hedelius) Sparks
Kathy Plunkett
February 17, 2015
I first met David when I was a teenager and he was serving as a missionary in my ward. We lost touch over the years but I will always remember the kind sweet soul he was back then and still was. I wish I could have seen him again. My heart goes out to his mother, siblings and children. May he rest in peace.
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