David Karber

1920 - 2017

March 30, 1920-October 14, 2017 David Karber was born March 30, 1920 in Boyd, Oklahoma to David M. and Anna M. (Kliewer) Karber the ninth of eleven children. He died October 14, 2017 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Stephen Wayne. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, daughter, Judith Eileen; sons, David, Daniel (Debra) and Paul Wesley (Kalyn Gabriel); grand daughter, Kaydee (Cole) Smead; and four great grandchildren, Isabelle Lillian, Emily and Carter. His education started in Ulysses Kansas but finished High School in Blaine Washington. He was drafted as a conscientious objector based on his religious beliefs. During his draft, he worked on a fire lookout in Glacial National Park, as a medical guinea pig and on a US research dairy farm. In 1946, David met Mary Ann Pauls and soon became engaged and were married August 12, 1946. The first years of their marriage was spent serving with the Mennonite Central Committee in China, Philippines (for UNRA) and Mexico giving material aid. He attended Tabor College in Hillsboro Kansas and University of Washington receiving his Masters degree. He taught at Everett Community College for 28 years. David was a board member for Fresno Pacific University in Fresno California and Mountain Crest in Everett and as West Coast representative for MCC. He taught Bible classes in every church he attended. Dave led a full and interesting life. He was generous with his time his finances and his love for his family, his church, and his Lord. He loved to read from childhood on and in retirement spent much time reading also playing bridge golfing and traveling. His desire in life was to "Thank and praise the Lord for good health and continued opportunities to serve in his Kingdom". We will miss him. The memorial services will be at the First Baptist Church of Everett 1616 Pacific on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee 21 South 12th Street Box 500 Akron PA 17501-0500 or First Baptist Church Everett.