David Calvin Fairbanks
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David Calvin Fairbanks
74 a resident of Evansville, passed away September 2, 2012 in Fayetteville. He was born November 30, 1937 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Calvin J. and Evelyn Eads Fairbanks.
David served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964 and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1962 with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Throughout his life, he was active and held office in many civic organizations including: Boy Scouts, Jaycees, and Lions Club. He helped to found the Trinity Episcopal School in Marshall, Texas as a member of the school's initial board of directors. David served on the church Vestry as both Jr. and Sr. Warden for Episcopal Churches in Marshall and Jacksonville, Texas. Professionally, David worked for over thirty years as an electrical engineer and in management for SWEPCO and SESCO, electric utilities operating in the East Texas area. He retired from Texas Utilities, which is now Energy Holdings, as Vice President for System Operations of the East Texas Division. After moving back to Arkansas, he was instrumental in the foundation of the Washington Water Authority. David also achieved membership in the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Young Fairbanks; one son Tom Fairbanks of Evansville; two daughters, Sara Israel and her husband, Perry of Little Rock and Amy Pavlovic of Evansville; one brother, Robert Fairbanks and his wife, Val of Davenport, Iowa; two sisters, Patt Zamora and her husband, John of Davenport, Iowa and Judy Blackwell and her husband, Scott of Kokomo, Indiana; one sister in law, Mary Jo Parker of Evansville; three grandchildren, Maggie Israel, Luka Pavlovic and Finn Pavlovic; a special aunt, Virginia Sterne of Davenport, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 4:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box 967 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box 967 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com
74 a resident of Evansville, passed away September 2, 2012 in Fayetteville. He was born November 30, 1937 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Calvin J. and Evelyn Eads Fairbanks.
David served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1964 and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1962 with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Throughout his life, he was active and held office in many civic organizations including: Boy Scouts, Jaycees, and Lions Club. He helped to found the Trinity Episcopal School in Marshall, Texas as a member of the school's initial board of directors. David served on the church Vestry as both Jr. and Sr. Warden for Episcopal Churches in Marshall and Jacksonville, Texas. Professionally, David worked for over thirty years as an electrical engineer and in management for SWEPCO and SESCO, electric utilities operating in the East Texas area. He retired from Texas Utilities, which is now Energy Holdings, as Vice President for System Operations of the East Texas Division. After moving back to Arkansas, he was instrumental in the foundation of the Washington Water Authority. David also achieved membership in the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Young Fairbanks; one son Tom Fairbanks of Evansville; two daughters, Sara Israel and her husband, Perry of Little Rock and Amy Pavlovic of Evansville; one brother, Robert Fairbanks and his wife, Val of Davenport, Iowa; two sisters, Patt Zamora and her husband, John of Davenport, Iowa and Judy Blackwell and her husband, Scott of Kokomo, Indiana; one sister in law, Mary Jo Parker of Evansville; three grandchildren, Maggie Israel, Luka Pavlovic and Finn Pavlovic; a special aunt, Virginia Sterne of Davenport, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 4:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box 967 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box 967 Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Public Library P.O. Box Lincoln, Arkansas 72744.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
South, Row 01 33, Space 30
General
Nov 30, 1937
Sep 2, 2012
74
Tributes
Carolyn, I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is not going to be an easy time for you, but you are a strong woman and God will be with you. If you need anything at all please don't hesitate to give me a call. David loved you so much, and he will be missed. Love you, Kim.
Kimblery Janssen - Friend
I remember David fondly. I always enjoyed his humor and his taste for excellent scotch!
Tonight, I'll raise a glass to my old friend and his beautiful wife, Carolyn and think back to those laughs and good times.
My prayers are with you all as you go through this painful time. I'm sorry that you've lost him.
Fondly,
Kathleen Stanfill
Jacksonville, TX
Kathleen Stanfill - Friend
Carolyn ,I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of David, I have so many found memories of him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and close at heart. Love, Karen Crumpton
Karen Crumpton - Aquaitance
Dear Carolyn, Sarah, Tom and Amy, So Sorry to hear about Your Dad and Husband. I remember the times at school and at your house very fondly and will keep all of you in my Prayers and Thoughts. Larry or Mr. C.
Larry Cigainero
Dear Carolyn, Jim and I want to express our sorrow at the loss of your dear David. How difficult this must be after having shared so many years of love and companionship. Hopefully, the the fond memories of your life together will serve to provide comfort as you move forward. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and in our prayers. Yours in friendship, --Jim and Joyce Veasey
Jim And Joyce Veasey - Friends
I am sorry to hear of your loss of a great husband, father, brother and uncle. I am sure he will be missed.
Shirley Richlen - X Sister-In-Law
Sara, on behalf of DDPA and its members, please know that we are so sad to learn of your father’s death and extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time and together we lift you up and send you our deepest condolences.
With deepest condolences,
Beth Lain - Co-Worker
Ouachita Industries Staff want you to know we are praying for you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Sandra Kennedy, Executive Director.
Sandra Kennedy - Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! Julia and Johnny Washburn and the staff at Helping Hand Children's Center
Julia Washburn - Friend Of Sarah's
To Sara and Family: I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy Lewis
Dear Sara and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. He sounded like a great man and we KNOW he raised a fine family as evidenced by our relationship with you. All our words can only convey to you how much we do truly care.
Zelda Hoaglan And Tom Eubanks - Colleagues And Friends
Funeral Service
4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
South, Row 01 33, Space 30
General
Nov 30, 1937
Sep 2, 2012
74