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Simon David Boozer Obituary

Anniston - Memorial services for Simon David Boozer, 75, local architect, of Anniston, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at First United Methodist Church of Anniston with the Rev. Peter Hawker and the Rev. Minnie Stovall officiating. The family will be receiving friends from noon until 2 p.m. in The Acker Chapel (Church), one of the local designs that showcase Dave's talents as an architect. Services to follow in the sanctuary. Dave passed away in the Dominican Republic on Monday, April 11, 2011, on a snorkeling excursion. S. David (Dave) Boozer was born in Anniston, Alabama, January 12, 1936. He was a graduate of Anniston High School and held a of Bachelor of Architecture degree from Washington University of St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the active U.S. Army & Reserves in the 405th Civil Affairs unit and served his architectural apprenticeship in St. Louis, Anniston and Gadsden prior to establishing his practice in 1966 in Anniston as S. David Boozer, AIA Architect PC, retiring in 1996 after 30 years of practice. He was preceded in death by his father, David Leon Boozer, his mother, Ruby Kyle Boozer and sister, Margaret van der Blom. He was a photographer having several one man shows and winning several awards and was an artist having won best of show and first place water color over 500 entries. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Anniston where he served on the Board of Stewards, was a Master Mason & Lifetime Member and a member of the Scottish Rite, was past president of Anniston Rotary Club where he assisted in establishing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Anniston for which he served as the first chair person, was a long time board member of The Knox Concert Series, served on Salvation Army Board and YMCA Board. He served as board member and became Chairman of the Alabama Architectural Foundation, was a member of the American Institute of Architects where he served as vice president of the North East Alabama Chapter, was appointed by The National American Institute of Architects as an instructor to others in the profession on energy conservation and solar energy, held a patent on a solar energy device, was vice president of the Anniston Chamber of Commerce (which preceded the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce), was a member of Leadership Calhoun County, was chair of Youth Leadership Calhoun County, served the International Executive Service Corps in Armenia and The Republic of Georgia in 1996 and '97 where he instructed other architects. He served as president of Friends, Inc., enjoyed chairing a long standing Supper Club. He loved people and was known for his travels and the travel articles which he enjoyed writing. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Foster Boozer; a daughter, Margaret Ann Boozer-Strother (Pam); grandson, Kyle Misuel Boozer-Strother; a son, David Edward Boozer (Leslie); three granddaughters, Lauren Elizabeth Boozer, Kaitlyn Alysa Boozer, Megan Christine Boozer; stepdaughter, Kristi Michelle Key; stepson, Foster Douglas Key (Tina); three stepgrandsons Trenton Foster Key, Austin Tyler Key and Nicolas Colton Key; one nephew, David Isbrand Vanderblom (Tanya); two nieces, Meg Dierke Vanderblom, Dina Wilhemina Birch (Rickard) and two cousins, Emmett Weaver (Bobbie) and Alys Boozer Owsley (Bill). Donations may be made to The Community Foundation of Calhoun County in which he has established a trust for Battered Men, Women and Children. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements. (256) 236-3441 Online condolences made at www.graybrownservice.com

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Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 15, 2011.

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Yavie Hughes (yeager)

April 9, 2022

David Boozer was not only an employer to me. He was my mentor and a dear friend. David hired me straight from Ayers Trade School before I had even graduated. He taught me everything I know about architectural design. Sweet David was ALWAYS there for me with a shoulder to cry on and an answer to what ever problem I had walked in to at the time. There is not a day that goes by that his name doesn't cross my mind at least one time. His death was a great loss to all those who knew him. I still miss you David ... always.

Bert McIntosh

May 8, 2011

I am sorry to learned that David Boozer passed away. I had known him back many, many years ago when I first met him, when he first came to work with Jim Hoffman, architect.
I will surely miss him.

Yavie Yeager

April 16, 2011

I am sorry to hear about David. He was a true friend to me and my family. He took me under his wing when I was 19 yrs old and I can honestly say "he taught me everything I know". He was the nicest man I have ever known and he had a big heart. I never really got to know all of his family but please know that my heart is breaking along with yours. I will never forget him and all that he has done for me. Love Yavie Yeager

Pinky Lackey

April 15, 2011

Pat I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Boozer. He was a very good friend to me and we enjoyed talking to each other when he came in office. You take care and if I can do anything please let me know. Love always, Pinky

April 15, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about this passing. I worked for David in the early 80's, actually twice. He rehired me when my husband & I returned from Germany. I watched the space shuttle accident with he and his wife. I spoke to him by phone earlier this year near the shuttle anniversary...I am so glad I called. He was a nice, kind man. The world will be a sadder place without him. My condolences to all his family. Freida Waits

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