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David Vaughn Escher
October 6, 1956 - November 18, 2020
MASON CITY-David Vaughn Escher, 64, of Mason City, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Lime Creek Nature Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
David Vaughn Escher was born on October 6, 1956 in Mason City to parents Vaughn and Joan (Burnett) Escher. He attended Mason City High School and Luther College. He was the owner of Birdsall's Ice Cream Store, from which he often provided ice cream sundae bars around the community.
David is survived by three daughters, Paige, Leah and Linae, his mother Joan, his brother Stephen, sister-in-law Ruth, niece Anna and nephew William.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Barb Schulte
December 2, 2020
We really loved going to Birdsall's. Basically every time we went to Mason we wanted to go there. We're from Manly. My grandkids loved it there to. Even when my brothers came over from NE Iowa they always loved going there. We'd sit there and talk and laugh. We are going to miss it so much. I'm so sad this has happened.
Brenda Quintero
November 26, 2020
My deepest condolences to your family.
Pat Davison
November 23, 2020
David, We will miss out visits at Birdsalls.Our grandchildren loved talking to you & Markie.
It was always nice to hear you talk about your daughter,Paige & my former Hoover Kindergarten student. Your face would light up with pride, sharing her accomplishments.
Prayers & hugs for your family.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Lynne S Ploetz
November 22, 2020
I'm so sorry that the owner of BIRDSALL'S has passed away. Growing up in Mason City, memories of the best ice cream parlor are never forgotton! When I came to town for my 50th HS graduation, you could find a steady stream of us stopping at Birdsall's.
Sheila Swift
November 22, 2020
My heartfelt sympathy to Dave´s family.
Carmen Hamilton
November 22, 2020
RIP my friend. Will always remember our times at MCHS and those awesome Birdsall's fresh peach sundaes.
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