MINKLER, David Everett

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Saturday, January 6, 2018, page 5a David Everett Minkler, 80, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on Jan. 1, 2018, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Entrusted into the care of Abcfunerals of Prescott Valley, Arizona. -------------------------- The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, January 10, 2018, page 6a David Everett Minkler, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2018, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. He was born on Dec. 31, 1937, in Alhambra, California, to Everett and Ruth Minkler. David is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia J. Minkler; sister, Carol Batdorf; sons, David E. Jr., Douglas, David L., Thomas, and Robert; daughter, Catherine Morris; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. David is predeceased by his parents, Everett and Ruth Minkler. David spent most of his life in Southern California, where he worked in the family profession of marble masonry. In 1978, David, and his cousin James Markus partnered to start their own company, D&J Marble Maintenance. D&J Marble Maintenance continued for almost 20 years, with David and his son Douglas being the final partners. David also spent much time volunteering as treasurer and chairperson for his congregation at Glendale Community Church of God. In 1997, David, his wife Patricia, and their two youngest sons relocated to Prescott Valley, Arizona. There he continued his service to the Church of God movement as a founding member of Mountain Valley Church of God, where he ushered, updated the directory, and documented through photography the construction of the new sanctuary facilities. Services will be held at Mountain Valley Church of God, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, starting at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Mountain Valley Church of God in David’s memory. Entrusted into the care of Affordable Burial & Cremation, LLC, (abcfunerals@cableone.net) Information provided by survivors. Information provided by survivors.