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David Franklin MARIER
1956 - 2016
BORN
August 26, 1956
DIED
August 17, 2016
Age 59, of Decatur, GA, returned to the Lord on August 17, 2016. David proudly served his country as a captain in the United States Air Force, and his fellow man through his work in the Peace Corps and St. Mark's missions programs. A true Renaissance man, David's many talents were only matched by his devotion to his family, friends and faith. David is survived by his long time partner, Jay Drew; father, Ivan (MaryLou) Marier; siblings, Ivanna (Craig) Bergmann, Diana (Kevin) Kiesow, Denise (Dennis) Wakefield, Danny (Jenny) Marier, Yvette Marier; nieces and nephews, Jenny Bergmann, Thomas Jr. (Jennifer) Bergmann, Josh (Katie Cadman) Bergmann, Taylor Bergmann, K.J. Kiesow, Becky (Justin) Grammens, Crystal (Bryan) Oliverius, Crystine Wheeler, Delaney Marier, Jenna Marier; Goddaughter, Makenzi Marier; 13 great nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Martha and Jim Drew; sister-in-law, Ginny Drew; niece, Grace Drew; and many, many friends and family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Marier; brothers-in-law, Tom Bergmann, Sr., Cliff Carroll, Nick Drew. Services in Atlanta will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Mark UMC, 781 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Visitation at 3:30 pm with a Celebration of Life service at 4:00 pm. Another Celebration of David's life will follow on September 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the home of Daniel Marier, Hastings, MN.
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Published by Pioneer Press on Aug. 21, 2016.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
david marier
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April 29, 2018
Troy McIntyre
August 30, 2016
Jay: We are so sorry for your loss. David's passing is also a loss to our Vistavia Circle neighborhood. Its so hard to believe we won't see him working in your yard again. He was so kind and whenever he saw us out walking our 2 dogs he always went out of his way to speak with us and say hello to the dogs. We hope you will reach out to us if we can help you in anyway.
Jesse & Deborah Gould
August 27, 2016
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Dan. You are in our thoughts.
Dan McDonough
August 24, 2016
My condolences to you Uncle Ivan and you family. His work was done here and god called him home. Prayers you you and your family.
Darlene (Marier) Volenski
August 22, 2016
Very sorry to hear about your brother Dan.
Jason Rodlund
Jason Rodlund
August 22, 2016
To Jay and David's family: Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I had had the chance to know David, for he was clearly an extraordinary man. Peace and love to all.
Karin Lindgren
August 22, 2016
Nikki Rau-Baker
August 22, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.
S W
August 21, 2016
Jay, and to David's family:
We will miss him so much at Saint Mark. I am glad to have known him, but will continue to be sorry he is gone.
My prayers for peace are with you all.
We will miss him so much at Saint Mark. I am glad to have known him, but will continue to be sorry he is gone.
My prayers for peace are with you all.
Cheryl Thompson
August 20, 2016
So very sorry to learn of the loss of my old friend. He fought the good fight and now has the eternal reward. Prayers for peace and comfort to Jay, his family, and all who loved him.
Fran (Tasker) Duncanson
August 20, 2016
Jay, my deepest symphathy. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and both families. There's really nothing I can say about David that hasn't already been said over and over. I just echo all those comments again. He was the best of the best! God bless.
Jackie Watson
August 19, 2016
Jay, we send our prayers for your peace and hope you get through these next few days with grace. We pray that you will be comforted.
David was very fortunate to have you as a partner. You really showed how much you cared by how you took care of him.
Michael & Toni Anderson (Alpharetta GA)
David was very fortunate to have you as a partner. You really showed how much you cared by how you took care of him.
Michael & Toni Anderson (Alpharetta GA)
August 19, 2016
David was a modern day Barnabas -- an encourager and problem solver. He accomplished more in his short-lived life than most people. Will be a happy day in heaven as our hearts on earth start to heal. Love to Jay and the family.
Ken Knox
August 19, 2016
Jay, With deepest sympathy. David was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Our prayers go out to you and all of your and David's family.
Jane Killilea
Bill Killilea
Jane Killilea
Bill Killilea
August 19, 2016
Jay,
Sending my love and deepest sympathy. David was such an inspiration to me in how he carried himself in faith and with grace. My God comfort you at this difficult time and give you strength. David was a truly wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Gary Gallman
Sending my love and deepest sympathy. David was such an inspiration to me in how he carried himself in faith and with grace. My God comfort you at this difficult time and give you strength. David was a truly wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Gary Gallman
Gary Gallman
August 19, 2016
Jay,
thinking of you. May the good memories help you get past these sad times.
thinking of you. May the good memories help you get past these sad times.
Deidre Wenokur
August 18, 2016
David, you will be missed. May you find peace in you new surroundings. Death is a small step in this universe, we fear it only because it takes us into a place of the unknown. What we do know is that you are not gone, you have entered into a place we will all see someday, you are transformed into a new life. You have left your mark in this world to never be forgotten, you have served humanity well. Your journey continues, we will meet together in the future.
Mark Van Tilburg
August 18, 2016