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David Greenlee Obituary

GREENLEE David Alan Greenlee, age 70, of Worthington, Oh., died Thursday, February 19, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. The loving and principled husband, father and grandfather was born on March 2, 1938 in Dayton, Oh. to James Franklin and Alberta (terVehn) Greenlee. He was valedictorian at Fairmont High School, graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech University and earned a Jurist Doctorate from The George Washington University. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Fraternity and Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. As a practicing Attorney of Intellectual Property, he was a member of the Ohio, Michigan and Virginia Bars and U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals. His numerous acts of community service included being a Rotarian in Dublin-Worthington Rotary - Paul Harris Fellow, Elder in Worthington Presbyterian Church, Volunteer for Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Worthington Schools, past President of the Worthington Hills Civic Association and Columbus Patent Association. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary B. Greenlee; son, David A. Greenlee Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and Rob Queen; grandchildren, Madison and Payton Greenlee, Brooke and Colin Queen. A memorial service, with reception to follow, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at WORTHINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 773 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Worthington Presbyterian Church Building Fund and Dublin-Worthington Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 181, Worthington, Oh. 43085. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family,

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2009.

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Naeem Haq

February 15, 2010

Dear Greenlee family: I worked with your father on several patent applications, and I want to extend my deepest sympathies on your loss. I enjoyed working with your father, and he will be missed.

David Morgan

February 26, 2009

I was very sorry to hear about the loss of a very good man. He was my Patent attorney for years and was wonderful in helping me obtain some Patents. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Gay Mayfield

February 26, 2009

Dear Greenlee Family:
I am a business friend of David's in Savannah, Georgia. I truly enjoyed my association with him. He was a true professional and he practiced integrity in all he did. I always enjoyed his sense of humor which made dealing with him so much fun. His friends in Georgia will miss him terribly and our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the weeks and months to come. Godspeed to all of you.

Sincerely,
Gay Mayfield (Savannah, Ga.)

Pat Stegman

February 25, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Mary and her family. I have many fond memories of Mary volunteering and her son and daughter playing sports at Worthington High School.

Paula Baur

February 23, 2009

Dear Mary and family,
We were sorry to learn of David's sudden death last week. We remember back to Cardinal Booster days when we first met you. We are currently in Florida for the winter so are unable to extend our sympathy to you in person. Please know we are thinking of you.
Don and Paula Baur

Chip and Cathy Lothes

February 23, 2009

Dear Mary, Gretchen and David:
Cathy and I are so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful guy and we always enjoyed his wit and humor. Mom and Dad are in Florida right now and we all wished we could have been there last night. I know they are shocked and saddenned. Keep your chins up and remember that David is in a better place and we will all join him one day.
Love, Chip and Cathy Lothes

Judy Walton

February 23, 2009

Dear Mary,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband,David. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Judy Walton

Barb Goen-Tri Delt alum

February 23, 2009

Dear Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, David. Please know that I am thinking of and praying for you and your family.

Sherman & Muerl Liddell

February 23, 2009

Mary,
We want you to know that we were sad to hear about David's death. Although we haven't seen you for several years, we will always remember both of you as wonderful neighbors, always cheerful and helpful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. God Bless.

Rita Grahl

February 23, 2009

Mary, so sorry to hear about your husband. You're in my prayers and thoughts.

keith drakeford

February 23, 2009

I am so sorry about the homegoing of david.May god be with you.

Jeanne Gable

February 23, 2009

Dear Mary, Cynthia sent me the obituary about Dave's death. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known you for so long, but never really had the pleasure of knowing him. He was your husband and partner, so he must have been so very special!!! My deepest condolences. Jeanne Gable, Rochester Hills, Michigan

Pam and Frank Heil

February 22, 2009

Dear Mary, When I returned tonight from a 24 hour food fast with my high school youth, I was shocked to read of David's death. I owe you a hug my friend, but it is now too late to attend his memorial service. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers. You were always a special friend to me, and I ache for your loss.

Ed and Kathleen Malecki

February 22, 2009

Mary,
We are deeply saddened and shocked to hear of David's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers .

Nancy Patzer

February 22, 2009

Dear Mary.... As I sit here in San Diego reading The Dispatch on line, I only wish I could be in Columbus to wish you my condolences in person. I didn't know Dave but know that he had to be a jewel because is was married to you. Be sure to know that I'm thinking about you at this time. In the bonds of Tri Delta... Nancy Patzer

Rodney Harrison

February 21, 2009

Dear Mary,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rodney and Juanita Harrison

Jim and Sue Economides

February 21, 2009

We are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Dave. Our hearts reach out to Mary and the family. We will always remember Dave's integrity in the midst of his comedic behavior. Dave had a kind, wise soul and was a joy to be around. Jim and Dave go way back to the 6th grade when "Papa John" would yell at them to be quiet at the old Far Hills theater......The friendship that the four of us had in High School, which led us to become two couples in marriage, will continue, as we all will be together again someday ........Our prayers are with you, dear Greenlee family.
With love, Jim and Sue Economides

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