David Mixter Obituary

Mixter, David M.
David Mason Mixter, 92, resident of Vero Beach, Florida and formerly of Darien, Connecticut, died in Vero Beach on August 28, 2015.
Mr. Mixter was the husband of Stephanie Leonard Mixter, who predeceased him in 2009, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carol Baldwin. Family include daughter Valerie (Mrs. Guy O., III) Dove of Middleburg, Virginia, sons Peter J. Mixter of New York City and Stephen L. (Elizabeth) Mixter of Naples, FL and the late David Ives Mixter who was lost in Viet Nam. He had seven grandchildren, Dorothy Cavanagh Stout, Carroll J. Cavanagh III, J. Tyler, Peter J. Jr., William G., David W. and Laura E. Mixter and two great grandchildren.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1922, son of Dr. William Jason and Dorothy (nee Fay) Mixter. He was educated at the Dexter School and Milton Academy and graduated from Yale College, New Haven, CT, with the class of 1945.
Mr. Mixter served in the US Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict at a rank of Captain. After his service to our country he began his career with the Benton & Bowles and Ted Bates & Company advertising agencies in New York City and was a partner in and Vice Chairman of North Castle Partners in Greenwich, CT.
He was proud to serve on the boards of numerous charitable organizations, including, starting in 1960, the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City, of which he became a Life Trustee and the Indian River Medical Center Foundation in Vero Beach. He was a member of The Yale Club of New York City, Wee Burn Country Club in Darien and Riomar Country Club in Vero Beach.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospital for Special Surgery, Development Dept, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Interment will be in Darien, Connecticut.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Darien News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for David Mixter

13 Entries

Lee Ensalada

November 8, 2021

I never met David, but I served with his son, David Ives Mixter, in the US Army Special Forces. David was a great guy and soldier and it sounds like his dad was also.

Chase "Geoffer" Caswell

January 30, 2016

Mr. and Mrs. Mixter were my champions, ever since I was a little boy, and Stephen was my best friend. I remember wonderful times at Hanson Rd., Indian Spring Trail, and at Greenleaf, the road on which my family lived. Whenever I visited Darien, I was asked (commanded!) to stop by for tea to catch up. I can't count how many wonderful visits we had in their sitting room. They wanted to hear EVERYthing that was happening in my life. They always told me that I could do it, whatever it was; that I would find a way to make everything be right. They supported me through so many challenges -- and, were very enthusiastic cheerleaders celebrating my happiness and successes. They encouraged me, and taught me to actually see and appreciate my gifts and talents. They were so kind and always "in my corner". Mr. and Mrs. Mixter were my rocks, my guides and the people I knew loved me, for me, always. Besides my parents, they were the most important and beloved grownups in my life, all of my life. I am so truly thankful for them and that they will always be with me.

October 2, 2015

Richard Cenami
Darien Rental Service
Mr Mixter was a good patron sorry to hear he passed away
Semper Fi I am a Marine 1962 to 1966
Never new that Dave was a Marine

September 26, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

September 16, 2015

My deepest regards to the Mixter family for your loss. May the God of all comfort, give you strength and peace. ( Psalms 83:18; 29:11)

~D. Reynolds

James Landi

September 13, 2015

David Mixter is vividly etched in my memory. He engaged with authentic concern with everyone in his extended family, and the warmth of his expansive soul, his eloquence, and his presence was always affirming and validating. While he is no longer with us, all of those whom he has touched will no doubt remember him as a truly remarkable man

September 12, 2015

I really liked Mr. Mixter. He was someone I always looked forward to seeing when I visited my family in Connecticut. A real gem!
Joanie deGarmo

Norma Morgan

September 8, 2015

You are truely missed Mr. Mixter

September 6, 2015

Uncle David,you were a good friend to our family. You will be missed.

Official Seal of the Marine Corps League; formed in 1923 and Chartered by an Act of Congress in 1937

D. Robin Barker, PRO, Det. 1045, MCL

September 5, 2015

The U.S. Marines and Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains, Associate Members, and Auxiliary of the Martin County, Florida, based Lance Corporal Justin J. Wilson Detachment 1045, of the Marine Corps League, hereby recognize your efforts put forth during a portion of your lifetime by sacrificing to become a United States Marine. We salute you and honor your memory and valiant service to our Corps, and our Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of your L'Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis!

September 5, 2015

May the God of all comfort sustain you in this time of need. May you find peace and comfort through the scriptures, prayer and family. Roman 15:5
LENYSE

Lynn Rutter Petrasch

September 5, 2015

We are sad to lose such a wonderful, elegant man who we called "the poor man's Louis Jordan. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family.

Kay Brown

September 5, 2015

David was the quintessential gentleman and always greeted his many friends with kindness and sincere happiness !

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