David Paul March, 68, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 at his home.
David was born December 20th, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas to James E and Phyllis C (Rose) March.
He married his high school sweetheart, Mary D Waldbeesser, on April 19, 1975 at the St Clements Catholic Church in Dunlap, Illinois. They renewed their vows on September 11, 2008.
David was a skilled photographer and there were years that he spent many hours enjoying and photographing the wild horses along the Salt River among other adventures.
Surviving are his wife, Mary of Mesa, AZ, daughter Briana March of Mesa, AZ, 4 granddaughters: Michaella Quinn (Tyrel) of Safford, AZ, Serenity Ashlyn Rose Quinn (Morgan ) of Mesa, AZ, Jenna Peppers (Joshua) of Scottsdale, AZ and Desarae Serrafin Marsh (Scotty) of Apache Junction, AZ. David is also survived by his sister, Laureen Marie March of Peoria, IL, brothers: Richard Lee March (Tina) and Anthony Michael (Alycia) as well as his sister-in-law, Laurie Ann March. David had many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces. His great grandchildren: Osean, Rome, Ryker, Jeremiah and Azayla as well as a village of acquired grandchildren including: Bernice, Savannah, Larry, David, Olivia and Johnny, just to name a few.
Those proceeding him in death were his mother, father and two brothers: James Nelson March and Allan Leroy March.
In lieu of a formal service, loved ones and friends are welcome to leave their messages and memories below.
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
I knew David my freshman and sophomore yr at Dunlap Illinois High School for the 2 yrs My family lived there. My path led me to Prineville, Oregon due to my life’s passion for Mustangs. I had several. I also Knew Mary his wife but left Illinois before they were a couple. Dave was in the school plays and a singing performance group; New Horizons. I had that commonality with him. He left me a message at classmates but I just now looked him up. How sad he passed away just a few months before . What I remembered most about him was his laugh. He was very sweet and a fun person. We had lots of good times performing and having fun. I’m just shattered I never got to connect with him and Mary. I’d love to see his photographs. I wish someone that reads this can pass on my condolences to Mary and of course his family.
I went to high school with both Dave and Mary. I’d like to get in touch with her . Can someone get this message to her that I want to give condolences to her personally. Can anyone provide a cell # for her or a email address so I may speak with her. Please ask her if it’s ok I contact her. She has the option to call me, (541) 977-7827 my cell #
My email, mcruud2012@gmail.com
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My heartfelt condolences to Dave’s family. We ‘met’ through the photography site SOA & I had the pleasure of meeting him in person 11 years ago when I was in AZ. Such a talented, sweet & funny guy who will be missed by all
Knew Dave from SOA photo group and had a chance to meet with him and go on a shoot together in 2012 – his name in the group was Wildman Dave – so glad I got a chance to meet him