Frank "David" BURKHARD

BURKHARD, Frank "David," 60, of Dubois, Wyo., and Tampa native of

55 years, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at

University Commun-ity Hospital, from his many health issues. He graduated from King High School and the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. He served in the Tampa Police Department, Temple Terrace Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff' s Office. David loved to ride motorcycles with his wife and friends. As his health declined, the Harley turned into a ' 51 Chevy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel, time with family and friends and especially his new retirement in Wyoming. David lived his life with love, courage, strength, bravery and integrity. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank L Burkhard Jr., and mother, Eloise J Burkhard. David is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Diane Burkhard of Dubois and Tampa; brother, Craig Burkhard of Brooksville, Fla.; sister, Kathy Noble (Robert), Wellborn; niece, Jessica Noble of Tampa; brother-in-law, David Dean (Sheila) of Valrico, Fla.; nephew, Ryan Dean of Plantation, Fla.; niece, Brittany Dean of Gainesville, Fla.; and mother-in-law, Nita Dean of Tampa. David was one of a kind and will be missed by his wife, family and friends more than he would ever know. A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Hillsborough United Methodist Church, to be followed by a celebration of life with a barbeque dinner. Flowers will be accepted or a donation may go to the American Diabetes Association.