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DR. DAVID M. FLOWERS

DR. DAVID M. FLOWERS, Trumpeter and Contractor, age 69 of Arlington, VA died January 30, 2005 with his family by his side.

Dr. Flowers was born December 10, 1935, son of the late Willard Flowers and Mayretta Thomas, and was raised in Weirton, WV. Other members of his loving family whom he is now with include his Uncle Delbert Thomas, Aunt Hester Thomas and Grandmother Almeda Thomas.

Dr. Flowers was a 1958 graduate of the University of Michigan receiving his Bachelors of Music in trumpet performance and later his Masters Degree. He went on to receive his Doctoral Degree from the Catholic University of America. Since 1964, Dr. Flowers has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra as second trumpet. He served on the Music Faculty of the Catholic University of America, American University, and George Mason University in addition to teaching privately. Prior to playing with the National symphony he was a Gunnery Sergeant in the President's Own Marine Corp Band for four years. In addition, he contracted with the Washington Ballet, Choral Arts Society, Kennedy Center, Washington National Cathedral and Church of the Little Flower among others.

Survivors include three daughters, Lynn Rigney of Bristow, VA, Marilyn Haight of Warrenton, VA and Eileen Flowers of New York; one son, Gareth Flowers of New York; four grandchildren and longtime companion, Cathy Harl of Alexandria, VA.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2005 at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Cathedral Choral Society, Choral Arts Society of Washington or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent to www.pricefh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 6, 2005.

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Bruce McCormick

February 23, 2005

Dave,

You were loads of fun to be with and a totally trustworthy and devout friend. I miss you pal,

and always will.

Brenda Bass Janice

February 17, 2005

Dear Dave,

Thanks for being such an great trumpet teacher and friend to me. It's funny, I'd had you on my heart for the last month or so to call but had no idea you had been ill. I'd been doing a show and figured you were busy busy as usual. I'm sorry I didn't call when I thought of it. I'll always remember your smiling face, sense of humor and common sense trumpet playing. ( If trumpet playing can make any sense.) You'll be missed. With loving thoughts. Brenda

Martin Conway

February 15, 2005

Dave:

I can't help but remember the fun times we had in Ann Arbor. And the good times when you visited or I got to D.C. You will be sorely missed old friend.

Thomas Gleason

February 14, 2005

Dave,



Thanks for being my trumpet teacher and mentor at The Catholic University. I'll miss your wise coucil, friendsip and great spirit.

Thomas Gleason

February 14, 2005

Dave,



Thanks for being my trumpet teacher and mentor 1971 and then again at Catholic University from 1977-81. And I'll never forget your good nature and spirit.

Bryan Clark

February 9, 2005

You were my brother.

Meredith Golemon

February 9, 2005

You will be sorely missed and greatly remembered.

Thea and Lenn Palma

February 9, 2005

Our families were first connected through marriage, but over the years have bonded through love and shared memories of holidays and family milestones enjoyed together. We will miss the laughter you brought to every occasion, and remember you always with a smile.

Robert Tennyson

February 8, 2005

With happy rememberance of good music experiences and moments of splendid laughter. Thanks Dave for your musical example and your smile.

Bob Tennyson, Telfs, Austria

Lynn Rigney

February 7, 2005

I miss you Dad. I love you.

David Levin

February 7, 2005

Thanks Dave, for making music school and playing the trumpet so worthwhile. You were an inspiration, a tremendous teacher, a great mentor, and friend. Which was better, the Festival of Trumpets recital, or going to Colonel Brooke's afterwards?

Jim Stanton

February 6, 2005

Thanks for all the good trumpet playing and the inspiration.

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