David Borges

1958 - 2015

On Jan. 22, 2015, David Michael Borges, age 57, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, with his loving wife, Sandy, at his side. David was born on Jan. 13, 1958, in Oakland, Calif., to Lester and Rosemary Borges. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army and worked most of his life in the plumbing and construction field. He came to Alaska nine years ago, first to Fairbanks and then to Anchorage. He met Sandy on March 23, 2011, at Northern Lights Baptist Church. It was love at first sight for her. They married on Sept. 2, 2011, and were best friends and constant companions. David was an avid football, baseball and hockey fan, and also enjoyed bowling and shooting pool. His other interests included eating and sleeping. He was a member of Northern Lights Baptist Church and faithfully served on a bus ministry bringing children to church. David is survived by his wife, Sandy; his mother, Dolly; his son, David II; daughter-in-law, Jessica; daughter, Brittany; granddaughter, Shia; stepchildren, Stacy and Brad, Ben and Sara, Kelly and Erin; and their children, Brittany, Morgan, Lindsey, Heather, Kim, Lucy, Isla, Jemma, Jenna, Cody and Kelsey; along with many friends and family at Northern Lights Baptist Church, Lowes, and everywhere he went. David was a loving husband, father, G-Pa and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. Services will be at Northern Lights Baptist Church 1120 E 13th Ave. in Anchorage, Alaska. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., with the service beginning at 12 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015. He will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery on Ft. Richardson. Romans 8:38-39 KJV Arrangements were by Janssen Funeral Homes.