Obituaries : David Elsworth Anthony

SHELLSBURG: David Elsworth Anthony, Sr. 86, died at his residence February 18, 2017. A Celebration Of Life will be held at 1 PM., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. 6^th St. in Vinton with Pastor Duane Wilcox officiating. To honor his wishes, private Committal Services will be held on Friday the 24^th at Streets Cemetery in Maquoketa. In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. David was born November 16, 1930 to Leslie and Lida Viola (Moon) Anthony. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He worked at Collins Radio, Boeing and was owner of several businesses throughout his lifetime. He was also a farmer and basically a jack of all trades. He told everyone he loved to go to "the bank"� since fishing is where he would go to think and to be alone. He was a very generous man and had an incredibly huge heart. He gave the best "bear"� hugs. David was a deacon in his church, being involved in its ministries. He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Hite, Mary (Neil) Cantonwine and Martha Darling; his children, Elizabeth (David) Alison, Linda Anthony, Viola Hamilton, Margo (Robert) Domitrovish, Lisa (Benjamin) Coss, and David (LuCinda) Anthony; thirteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a boatload of nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him, but they know he is in a better place. Condolences may be left at: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com