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David R. Stanz

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David Stanz Obituary

David R. Stanz died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix from injuries received in an accident on December 30, 201l.

David was born in Yuma, Arizona on March 27, 1959. He was a graduate of Kofa High School and completed Electronic Engineering at DeVry Institute of Technology in Phoenix.

David worked many years for McDonnell Douglas Corporation in quality control and inspection.

An outdoor man, he loved to fish, rock climb, collect rocks, garden, had volunteered at the Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson and with his dog Sundance he visited patients in hospitals.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, M.L. (Joe) and Bertha Smith; aunt, Nina R. Forrest; uncle, Joe E. Smith; cousins, Diane E. McCloskey, Dale A. Smith and Kevin Forrest.

He is survived by his mother, Myrna L. Stanz; father, Ronald C. Stanz (Joyce); brother, Michael A. Stanz; nephews, Paul K. Stanz & Nathan A. Stanz; aunts, Elsie Vivian Fike & Evelyn A. Smith; uncles, Ian C. Forrest & Ebert L. Fike and many cousins.

Private cremation. No services are planned.

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Published by Yuma Sun from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for David Stanz

21 Entries

January 28, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Dave. What a great spirit. He we will be missed by all who knew him. We did some fun things together and Dave was always up to the moment.Rest in peace my friend.

Kami Dodge and Children Keiffer, Kyle, Kaleb, and Kali

January 25, 2012

I am so, so, sorry for your loss, Myrna and Mike, and for our loss too. David will NEVER be forgotten. I am so thankful that he was in my life...its true, he could make me laugh on my darkest days! He truly had a heart of gold. I loved him and my kids loved him and I know that he loved us too. I cannot imagine life without him or not seeing his magnetic, but mischevious, smiles and twinkling eyes, but I do know for certain that the world will be a darker place without him in it. . He will be missed more than words can say. God Bless you both and God Bless Dave too. . . I love you, David.

Monica Beard "The Maverick"

January 23, 2012

My prayers are with your family at this time and my sister, Becky, is very saddened that she is unable to be there with you at this time and would like me to convey her deepest sympathies. She liked David very much. Mike if there is anything you need please let our family know.

Tanya Brown

January 23, 2012

I remember Dave from many many years ago here in Huntington Beach California. He always had a smile on his face...my heart goes to your family and I'm sure you're in a wonderful peaceful happy place.

Broderick Thompson

January 23, 2012

Dave was my good friend. I have many great memories of him, and the good times we had.

January 23, 2012

Mike,and Aunt Myrna I remember David with love. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers through the days. Iva (jane Smith)Wedding

January 23, 2012

Mike I am deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless and my prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Medina Owens

Dave Cygan

January 22, 2012

God Bless you Dave. Keep climbing those mountains my friend. I'll see you at the top someday and we'll sign the register together

whitman lord

January 22, 2012

Mrs. Stanz and Mike, I am so very very sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do? Please call!

Sincerely,
Whitman C. Lord

vickie curry

January 22, 2012

To The Stanz Family ,my heart goes out to you for your loss and my deepest condolences ,there is nothing i can do or say to help , expect that i care ,Dave you will be missed and know that i love and will always be your friend....mike love you ..Myrna god bless you... you are the sweetest woman on the face of this earth and the rest of the family my prayers are with you .... Vickie Curry

shawn walsh

January 21, 2012

I will truely miss you my friend.we had some good times growing up and in school.you were a good friend.GO WITH GOD.

January 21, 2012

I was so sorry to see this. It makes me sad. I remember our friendship that goes back to James B. Rolle Elementary School. David was one of my best friends in those years. I remember field trips to his grandparents place. My condolences to the family.
Jon Matheus

Misty McCurley

January 21, 2012

What a loss for many people David was a fantastic person with a great personality He loved his brother mike so much and the two of them always put a smile on my face i am so sorry for his loss

January 20, 2012

Myrna & Michael our deepest sympathy from all of us here in Chicago. Rita Forrest

Bruce Goodwin

January 20, 2012

I am saddened to hear of Daves untimely passing rescently...I had the pleasure of meeting Dave as his neibhor,just 2 short yrs ago,moving to Yuma from Aus,Tx to our newest Family House,(cnr)7E/Cnty 2nd St!!...always looked fwd to Dave stoppn ta "Bend my Ear"...wishn I had stil had a Motor ta Ride with him!!..n' how he loved his "YamaHammer" was such a perfect fit for his personallity/style!!...God Speed Dave,RIP my Friend!!..Brucer'..

(Dave!!..Daves Not Here!!)..he said!!

Ronnie Jaramillo

January 20, 2012

Myrna, Mike & Family My heart goes out to you, I'm very sorry to hear of Daves untimely passing, my deepest condolences.

January 20, 2012

LEASER FAMILY YOU BE MISSED, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

January 20, 2012

FROM YUMA DIESEL SERVICE

Patti Rodrigues-Upsavs

January 20, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about this tragic news and my heart goes out to Dave's family.
I will always remember Dave for his gigantic, infectious smile that would brighten a mood, light up a room, and sometimes get us all in trouble. We had fun times in our youth and though the years have passed by and life took us in different directions, i still have nothing, but fond memories of days gone by because of Dave. I will miss you.

"Dave's not here."

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