Dayton, David L.
1933 - 2020
David L. Dayton passed on to his eternal home October 16, 2020. David led a life of service to others. He taught in Worthington Schools for several years, but proudly retired Lt. David L. Dayton from the Worthington Police Dept. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. Using his G.I. benefits, he enrolled in The Ohio State University, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Education. David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 50 years, Susan; and their son, Brian (Jamie Madden), Sussex, WI; Laura (Terry) Comer, Marysville, Ohio; S. Michael (Mike Gargiula), Portland, OR; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Isabelle B. Dayton, Vero Beach, FL, Sandra Dayton, Cancun, MX, sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Tim Remy, Westerville, OH; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Watson, Marion, OH.; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. David was born in Marysville, OH on December 10, 1933. He is preceded in death by his twin brother James O., brothers William Daniel and John Thomas, great grandson Duncan McAdow, and his parents Louise Otte Dayton and William R. Dayton. Mass of Christian Burial at 11am Monday, October 26, 2020, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054 or Live Stream at https://www.cotrna.org Private Inurnment to follow. In lieu of flowers, for those who may wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, https://www.lbda.org or Ohio Health Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr., Cols., OH 43214, https://www.Foundation.OhioHealth.com Social distancing and masks will be required. Condolences to www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, 2020.

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Nancy Remy

October 16, 2022

David... thinking of you and our cherished memories today. We love you and miss you more than any words can say. Nancy and Tim

Nancy Remy

October 15, 2021

David ... it´s hard to believe that it´s been a whole year since you left. You took a part of our hearts along with you that day. We miss your gentle smile, kind eyes, goofy sense of humor, and wonderful personality so very much. We love you dearly always ... Nancy and Tim

Dick Taylor

January 5, 2021

My apologies for the belated response to Dave's passing. I've lived in Florida for 21 years, haven't seen or spoken with Dave since the 1960's, and just heard of his death a few days ago. First and most importantly, my sincere condolences to Dave's family. Here 's my back- story . . .

I met Dave in the early 60's (summer of 1962, if memory serves). I was in college, a WHS grad ('61), and from seventh grade on was focused on becoming a teacher and football coach. Ralph Sabock, my high school football coach, hired me for summer pre-season practice to serve as an assistant coach with the freshman team. Dave Dayton was the head freshman coach. Working with him was a terrific experience; but not as much from a football perspective as from that of an adult relating to and teaching young adolescents (coaching is indeed a form of teaching), some of whom had likley not yet grasped the difference between being on a football team and being a football player. I learned from Dave that young teenage boys have a lot on their plate, factors that affected us all at one time or another, but which many of us fail to consider in younger people as we mature: figuring out and dealing with the myriad of changes inherent in adolescence (physical, emotional, hormonal); increased academic demands; tension of relatonships, such as with parents; the alure of the oposite gender and so forth. At one time or another, I witnessed his experience with and insight into these young people brought to the fore in his coaching. And don't get the impression Dave was a mild-mannered push-over. His military experience came through loud and clear in the discipline demanded of the team. (By the way, that freshman football team was undefeated!)

Following college graduation in 1967, I taught a year-and-a-half at WHS, serving as head freshman football coach. I'm not sure, but I don't think Dave was coaching at that point. Regardless, I was a rookie history teacher and I continued to benefit from Dave's engagement, care and concern for his students, and friendship.

For the 1968-69 school year, I changed employment, moving to another school system. From that point on, I cannot honestly say whether I ever saw or spoke again with Dave. I hope so, but regardless, I will always value the short period in my professional life during which I knew and benefitted from my time with him.

As an end note, there would be a great void if I failed to mention Dave's humor. The man had a palpable wit, a good laugh, and it was simply enjoyable and fun to be in his presence.

Kay McNeal

October 28, 2020

Sue, may the memories you shared bring comfort to you during this difficult time.

Nancy Watson Remy

October 26, 2020

David L. Dayton... Our family gatherings will never be the same. We will miss your laugh, great stories and the love you shared with all of us. Thanks be to God for your precious life. I will cherish the blessing of having you as dear my brother-in-law forever. Love, Nancy

Ina James

October 26, 2020

We came to love Dave in the few short years that we have known him and his wife Sue. Our little Carlatun Street will never be the same without him.

Chuck Curley

October 25, 2020

Mr. Dayton was one of the best teachers I had at Worthington High School. But other students did not always appreciate his enthusiasm for U.S. history. If someone fell asleep in his class, he had an uncanny ability to continue talking as if nothing was wrong, pick up the metal trash can at the front of the room, walk down the row to the desk of the sleeping student, hold the trash can up in the air and then drop it on the floor next to the sleeping student while the rest of the class watched to see the startled victim jump. That was 50 years ago and I remember it clearly to this day. My deepest sympathy to his family. David Dayton was a great man!

Cinda Anderton

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Carolyn Hunt Harrison

October 21, 2020

Our family was very close to David for a period of time when I was in high school. We send sympathy and prayers to his wife and family, and will remember how much he loved poetry, and will always have fond memories of him. May all of the memories his family has of him bring comfort to them in this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Lolli Bagby Hamrick

October 21, 2020

Mr. Dayton was a teacher at Worthington High School 1969 I believe was the year...I can see him as plain as day leaning up against his desk telling all of us...as if one of us at a time....He would teach us this routinely...."If all you can remember about my class is what A Tariff is. It is a Tax on Imported goods." period. He was gentle and kind. I am so happy that he lived a good long life !!!! I know everyone who knew him is grieving....RIP dear Mr. Dayton With Love, Lolli Bagby Hamrick

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