David Gilpin

Gilpin, David Lee MCFARLAND - David Lee Gilpin, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on July 28, 1936, in Indiana, the son of Charles and Evelyn (White) Gilpin. David graduated from Madison West High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. David worked as a phone technician for 36 years at SBC, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and taking road trips. David especially enjoyed his weekly golf outings. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. David is survived by his three children, Philip (Beth), Ann (Gretchen) and Deborah (Patrick); five grandchildren, Shannon (Todd) Westbury, Bryenne (Adam) Alesch, Lynn (Dan) Parks, Olivia and Andre Demers; three great-grandchildren, Ty Michael, Kiera Lee and Tanner Westbury; two brothers, Donald and C. Barclay Gilpin; very special friend, Rosalyn; and his best buddies, Terry, Joe and G.P. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 7, 2007, with the Rev. Terry Peterson presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, April 6, 2007. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc.