In Loving Memory of Dave Ginavan
September 9, 1930 – July 9, 2015
David W. Ginavan, Age 84, born on September 9,1930
in Goodman Missouri and a resident of Claremont, CA. passed away peacefully at
his home with his loving family by his side.
Dave was preceded in
death by his parents, Jesse and Zena Ginavan, Siblings; Joe, Carol, Vera, Dan and Nephew Terry Wilshusen.
Dave is survived by his
loving wife of fifty-five years, Nancy; beloved daughters; Julie (Tim)
Fairbanks, Lynn (Jim) Weeks, and Dana (Mike) Leyland, his grandchildren;
Michael and Kimberlyn Weeks. He also leaves behind a niece and two
nephews, as well as many dear friends.
Dave graduated from
Paso Robles High School, Class of 1949, he still
enjoyed connecting with his former classmates at their reunions. In 1950, Dave joined the United States Air
Force with his brother Dan. It was in
the Air Force that Dave acquired his skills and training as a Radar
Technician. This lead to his employment
at Bendix Field Engineering Corporation, in 1954. He enjoyed a 40+ year career at BFEC,
traveling and living in many locations in and out of the United States. It was on one such trip to Pensacola, Florida
that he met the love of his life, his wife Nancy. After a short 3 month courtship, they were
married in November 1959. The following
September, while Dave was in Bermuda, their first of three daughters was born.
Dave and Nancy enjoyed
their years of travel to and work in such places as; Bermuda, Nigeria, Guaymas, Merritt Island (Vanguard), Barstow (Goldstone),
Spain, Australia and New Zealand. Dave
retired from a successful career at BFEC in 1994 as the Director of Pasadena
Operations; following the birth of his first grandchild.
Former co-workers would
comment that Dave was extremely fair and the most honest person they had ever
known or had the pleasure of working with.
But the job he enjoyed most was that of husband, father and
grandfather. During his retirement, he
returned to his love of woodworking in his garage. He developed a passion for photography and
documented every occasion, sharing his photographs with family and
friends.
He was extremely proud
of each daughter and never hesitated to share that. Being grandpa to Mike and Kimmy
was his last and most rewarding job.
Dave lived a wonderful, blessed life and he will be missed dearly.
A memorial celebration
of his life will take place at the family home at 3376 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont,
California on Saturday August 15, 2015 from 4pm-7pm. Cremation has already taken place. His ashes
will be scattered at a place that is very special to Dave and Nancy, at a later
date.