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David Costlow Obituary



COSTLOW DAVID E. COSTLOW On Tuesday, November 25, 2008, DAVID E. COSTLOW of Silver Spring, MD; beloved husband of Mary Jane Costlow; father of Carol, Brian, Steven and Kevin; grandfather of Joseph, Jeffrey, Audra, Jade and Kale; brother of Violet Snyder and Audrey Gracey. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, November 29 at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 27, 2008.

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Jon and Beth Schulze

December 1, 2008

With deepest sympathy

Sally (Bardine) Wenzel

November 30, 2008

You have my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow Dave will be remembered fondly by all those who knew and loved him. Wishing you great memories of all your family times together. It is wonderful to know that our Lord has prepared a place for us to spend eternity. Dave will be waiting for us when our time comes - then there will be a grand reunion. Until then my sympathy goes to you and your family. God Bless you and comfort you during your time of grief.

EDWARD KURTZ

November 29, 2008

To Mary Jane and family: We were sorry to hear of Dave's illness and passing. You have our prayers and sympathy.

Ed Kurtz & Family

Juanita Wood

November 28, 2008

Steve,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Clara and Merlin Bock

November 27, 2008

To Mary Jane and family: We were sorry to hear of Dave's illness and passing. You have our sincere sympathy. We remember our younger days together in D.C. fondly.

Carl Taliff

November 27, 2008

Haven't seen David since Kistler school days.
So sorry to hear of his passing.

Carl J. Taliff

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