David R. Engles

David R. Engles David R. Engles (Dave), 64, passed away Dec. 11, 2006. Dave loved the West having been born in Washington and lived in Oregon and Colorado. His family moved to Arizona in 1952 when Dave was nine. He graduated from Glendale Unit 1 elementary and North High, class of 1960. While at North High, Dave was on the Varsity football and baseball teams. Dave earned his AA degree from Phoenix College and continued his education at UCLA and Grand Canyon University majoring in Marketing. Dave's business career began at Beck Supply; however, he went on to establish his own successful Manufacturers' Representative business in 1976. Shortly thereafter Dave was invited to join the Tenemar 100 Booster organization. In 1984, in partnership with Larry Mugar, L&D Enterprises was established. Dave is survived by his wife and soul mate of 36 years Geraldine, two sons Michael & Richard, sister Janis (Dale) Hilburn, sister- and brother-in-law Eileen & Robert Thompson, brother- and sister-in-law John & Beverly Gavagan, four nephews, two nieces and all those whose lives he touched. A Memorial gathering will be held Wed. Dec. 20, 2006 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia Rd, Glendale. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice.

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