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David Affleck Obituary

David W. Affleck Colonel Infantry US Army Ret Affleck, David Westerdahl, Colonel, Infantry, US Army (ret), 83 of Largo, FL died Friday December 12, 2008 at Morton Plant Hospital. David was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the son of Major David Burt Affleck and Isabella Westerdahl Affleck. David attended East High School in Salt Lake City and the University of Utah. In 1949 he married Janice Burdette. David served in the US Army for 30 years, and has resided in Largo since his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean and Viet Nam wars and also served tours in the Philippines Islands, Alaska and Germany. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice; a daughter, Susan A. (Robert W.) Suttles of Melbourne, FL; two sons, David W. (Terri L.) Affleck, Jr. of Seminole, FL and Robert B. (Donna) Affleck of Seattle, WA.; six grandchildren, Matt, Joy and Scott Suttles, Alexis, Cooper and Addison Affleck. Memorial Contributions may be given to the African Leadership Development (ALD), PO Box 176, Wheaton, IL 60189. Funeral Directors, the Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo, FL 727-562-2080.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Dec. 16, 2008.

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Susan Suttles

December 17, 2008

I will miss you, Dad. You are loved by all and your legacy lives on in all of us!

Love,
Lulu

Your Neighbors, Rick and Diane Johnson

December 17, 2008

Janice and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in family, friends and the many happy memories you all shared together.

Jamey (Brunner) Christie

December 16, 2008

Dear Janice,
I am in shock reading this as I just mailed your Christmas card yesterday. Dave and I have been exchanging Christmas cards for years. He was my Dad's cousin. My dad was Pete Brunner, the only son of Helen Westerdahl Brunner. Dave was my last contact with Dad's family. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. My sincerest condolances to you all. Love, Jamey

Dottie Breckenridge

December 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

John Snyder

December 15, 2008

Only a few months in Seoul under your command of the 8th Army Honor Guard showed me that you were a man of principle and honor as well as a great leader. I regret that I could not serve longer under your command. Rest in God's arms until you call us together in heaven. Our prayers are with your family in this time of loss.

Lesa Hauk

December 15, 2008

Mr. Affleck, "Grandfather", was very dear to us and the kids. We will all miss him greatly. Our prayers for peace are with each of you as we face this sad loss. Lesa, Todd, Jennifer, Jacob, Jillian, and Jeanna Hauk

Bob Neblett

December 15, 2008

As a member of the 8th army honor guard in Seoul Korea I know you are standing tall in Heaven now. It was great seeing you in Las Vegas in 2007 at our honor guard reunion .Rest in peace ,my friend for yours was a job well done.Bob Neblett.

Dale Klippel

December 14, 2008

As a member of General Douglas MacArthur's Honor Guard in Seoul, Korea, but was commonly known back then as the 8th US Army/UNC Honor Guard of Seoul. (UNC = United Nations Command) We were an elite selected group assigned to guard the Commanding General and his General Staff in and around the Head Quarters Building, the Commanders personal Residence (Jade House), the Hartel House were he dined with all the other general's and senior officers, also extended personal guard to the President of South Korea and last but not least put on Parade Ceremonies for all visiting Heads of State or Dignitaries who may be there for any reason at all. I say all this just to tell you that it always took that something Special from the Commander of our Company and one of those Commanders was our beloved leader, Col. David W. Affleck. As remaining members of the Honor Guard's Reunion group we wish David all the very best in his final resting place in Heaven.

Dale Klippel - Reunion and Membership Correspondent
Seoul, Korea (1956 - 1958)

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