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David McGinnis Obituary
MCGINNIS, DAVID ELWOOD, 83 - of Galloway Township, left this earth to be with The Lord on a perfect flying day, Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was surrounded at home with his wife and daughters. David leaves behind his loving wife Betty (Price) of 54 years and daughters Donna Lee Riegel and husband Jeffrey, Davida Lorraine Kaufman and husband Daniel, and Debra S. McGinnis Grandchildren Dawn and Dana Kaufman, Danielle and Richard Mattia and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his brother Charlton McGinnis, wife Ellen and numerous other lifelong friends and relatives. He is predeceased by his mother ar father Williamina and Elwood McGinnis, brother Wiliwood and wife Jannae. He was a member of Quiet Birdmen Atlantic City Hanger, 0X5 Pioneers. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and United Flying Octogenarians David was "one of a kind" and born in Atlantic City, he lived most of his life in Absecon. He was a partner in Elwood McGinnis and Sons Well Drilling in Absecon until his retirement in 1987. People may remember Dave and his airstrip in Absecon across from Holy Spirit H.S he had been a pilot since the age of 16. After his retirement David and Betty spent their winters at their home at Woods and Lakes Airpark in Ocklawaha, Florida. David had spent most of his free time flying his airplane and enjoyed performing acrobatic acts at Air Shows, traveling in his motor home, and spending time with his family and friends. Family wishes to express their appreciation for the care and concern that Holy Redeemer hospice gave Dave during the last phase of his life. Donations may be made in his memory to ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter 321 Norristown Rd Suite 260 Ambler, Pa 19002-2755 Family and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, April 14, 2008 from 9 AM to 11:00 AM with services at 11:00 AM. At Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 East Great Creek Road Galloway Twp., NJ. 08205 (609)641-0001 interment will follow at Laurel Memorial Cemetery, Pomona, NJ For directions and/or condolences please visit www wimbergfuneralhome.com
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Nancy (Reilly) Baes
April 21, 2008
Aunt Betty and girls~
My deepest sympathy to you all....what a kind wonderful man Uncle Dave was...and now our Creator is enjoying him. I will never forget his kindness always shown to us Reilly kids when we would come over. We really loved coming over your house as kids~what great fun it was! May our Almighty God, Creator and Heavenly Father bring you all the Great Comfort that only He can bring....God Bless You all...
Nancy M. (Reilly) Baes
Sara Snidarich
April 21, 2008
To Betty and family. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and dad. I have great memories of all of you when we lived in New Jersey years ago. My dad always spoke so fondly of all of you and kept us up to date. May you find consolation through each other at this time and through you faith. Sara (Erin Reilly) Snidarich
barbara cullen Smith
April 15, 2008
Dear Betty, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of David. It has been a long time since we were in contact but I remember you with great fondness.
Teri Bennett
April 13, 2008
Danielle and family, I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you at this sad time, but remember that your grandfather is in a better place and at peace.
Rose and George
April 13, 2008
Donna, So sorry to hear about your Dad passing, our prays are with you and your Mom I,m sure you have alot of good times to think about with him.Our thought are with you.
Jack Turner
April 13, 2008
Dave was a great man. The twenty plus years I have known him, his flying stories and flying advice---I'll never forget. We will miss him.
Jack Turner and the folks at Woods and Lakes Airpark
Lynne (McGinnis) Shroads
April 12, 2008
Aunt Betty, Donna, Dee, and Debbie (and families): We are so sorry to hear of Uncle David's passing. We know that he is in heaven and free from his suffering, flying unencumbered! We are sure he is with his parents and his brother Will.
May God's love bring you comfort and peace. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lynne (McGinnis) and David Shroads, Andrew, Dawna, Alexandra & Ella Shroads, Amity and Michael Allcock
Tony Spezio
April 12, 2008
We are real sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Dave and I spent a lot of time flying and talking airplanes.
May he be flying in heven now.
David and Ellen Stewart
April 12, 2008
Betty and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Dave's passing, what a wonderful man. Cherish all of the memories of the good times together.
John & Maryellen Baitinger
April 12, 2008
Dave was a magnificent person, to say the least! To know him was to love him.
He was a Charter Member of the Atlantic City Hangar of the Quiet Birdmen.
We only knew him since 1970, but we knew then who he was and will miss him forever.
I could write a book of all the things Dave meant to us.
John & Maryellen Baitinger.
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