Long time Delta Junction Alaska resident David Marquard, 68, passed away March 20, 2022. David was born October 3rd, 1953, in Great Falls, MT to Jeanette and Philip Marquard. He graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School in 1972. David moved to Alaska in the early 70’s where he worked on Fort Greely Army Base as a Civil Service employee until retirement. David had three daughters whom he shared with his former spouse LeAnn Marquard.
David enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gold panning, horses, Vegas trips, old country music and western movies and books, and especially spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. When asked to describe David, his grandchildren said he was; witty, wise, nice, funny, and cool. David was always willing to drop everything to help family or friends, even packing and moving his daughters across the country multiple times.
David is survived by his daughters; Candis (Isaac) Abbott of Missouri City, Texas, Jenna Marquard, and Tori Marquard, both of Wasilla, Alaska. Grandchildren; Kaelyn, Brenton, Brynlee, Hunter, Hatcher, and Grayson. Siblings; Bob (Cathy) Marquard, Ginny (Mike) Demas, Cathy (Butch) Preston, Phyllis Marquard, and Jack (Chris) Marquard. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. David was preceded in death by his parents Philip and Jeanette Marquard.
A memorial will be held in Delta Jct. in June and David’s ashes will be buried in Montana at the Upper Highwood Cemetery.
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