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David Christner Obituary
May 6, 1935 - Jan 24, 2021
David Lynn Christner, 85, beloved father, grandfather and husband, passed away to be with our Heavenly Father, January 24, 2021. He was born in Quincy, Illinois and moved with his family to Sarasota, Florida in 1960. He is preceded in death by his parents Oval and Vera Christner, and his first wife Joanne. Also preceded in death by his daughter in law Missy and grandson Sammy. He is survived by Kim, his wife of 35 years and his sons Mark, Michael, Todd and wife Brenda, and stepson Rob. He is also survived by his sisters Phyllis Gillam and husband Jack, Anne Lalande and husband Robert, Mary Vanzant and husband J.D, Hillary Platt and husband James, and his brothers John and wife Suzanne, and Paul and wife Diane, and his grandchildren Matthew (mother Denise Griffith), David, Justin(Annie), Joshua (Savannah), Kevin, Derek, Emma, Bella and great grandchildren Jaci, Grace, Arabella and Maddox. In his early life, he worked as a boat mechanic with his father and raced boats. He won multiple competitions racing which garnished him many trophies. He was also a pilot and loved flying to the Bahamas where he managed one of his many businesses. He was a avid poker player and spent many happy evenings with friends and family at the Dog Track. Our father was a world traveler and dignitary and will be mourn by many worldwide. He was on a first name basis with many world leaders. He received the Gusi Peace Prize in 2012 for Scientific Invention (two cycle engine) and for his humanitarianism. He was the chairman of the board of World Health Advanced Technologies. Founder of the self funded Cambridge Foundation which has built five schools and four orphanges in Cambodia and a large 42 room school in North Korea. He was Knighted, Sir David Cambridge Christner, by the knights of Malta for his tireless work developing, researching, and making Enercel (complex homeopathic products) that saved many lives. We miss you dearly, Dad. We will always honor you. Services will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m at Incarnation Catholic Church located at 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota Fl 34239. The burial to follow at Skyway Memorial in Palmetto, FL. Skywaymemorial.com for online condolences.
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Mary
June 27, 2024
David was my oldest brother, and one of my best friends! We talked nearly every day even though we were on different coasts. He was a very generous person and so soft spoken. If I needed anything I could always call him and ask for advice. I loved David unconditionally.
January 31, 2021
Thank you for being a good friend and for all you did for my family. You are a great man.
January 29, 2021
Dr. Angela Koponen
January 29, 2021
Uncle David was a kind and generous soul. He will always be in our memories and hearts.
Todd
January 28, 2021
We will always miss you, and honor you. We love you dearly dad.
Marlene and Cliff Simons
January 28, 2021
He was kind, strong with a loving heart and a creative spirit that he used to help so many. Our loving thoughts are with you, Kim and all other family members.
Hilary Platt
January 28, 2021
My dear brother,
You lit up a room like no other. Your big blue eyes and platinum hair made you stand out amongst the crowd. Your generous spirit, shared with so many, gave you a special glow. You live on in my heart, my dear brother. May peace be with you.
Shawn Christner
January 27, 2021
My dear Step Dad was a very wise and intelligent man. He had so much knowledge on any given subject. He was funny too and had lots of good jokes to make you laugh. He was also very religious. I would go to Incarnation church on Sundays with him and dear Kim. He has stepped into Eternity and is free from the confines of this mortal body. He always referred to me as his Adopted son since I have carried his name since I was 6 years old. He will be missed !
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