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David H Lovick

d. December 16, 2004

David H Lovick

David Henry Lovick, age 60, of Mankato died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at his home, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Petersen and Pastor David Lura officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Bush Point Cemetery, Fertile, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Mankato Mortuary and one hour before services at church. Memorials may be given to ISJ " Mayo Foundation or the donors choice.

David was born January 18, 1944 in Forest City, IA to James and Alvera (Hanna) Lovick. He was raised in the Fertile area and in 1962 graduated from Fertile Consolidated High School. David enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965 and completed his duties as a helicopter mechanic-crew chief in 1968. David had one tour of duty in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Purcell on June 8, 1968 in Fertile. He attended Waldorf College and graduated from Mankato State University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts. In July of 1968, David joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union #464, beginning what would be a 36+ years in local construction. He worked for many years for R.W. Carlstrom Co. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Mankato and served on several boards. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. He also cherished his time at the lake.


David is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (Purcell) Lovick; one daughter, Sarah (Dan) Boswell of North Mankato; one son, Michael (Kathy) Lovick of Boulder, CO; five grandchildren, Holli Johnson, Katie, David, Sophie and Elizabeth Boswell; parents, James and Alvera Lovick of Fertile, IA; five sisters, Gloria Kirschbaum of Fertile, IA, Mary (Ralph) Rye of Minneapolis, Janice Folkers of Minneapolis, Clara (Kurt) West of Rochester, Martha (William) Cavanaugh of Charles City, IA; two sisters-in-law, Colleen (David) Lura of Oak Harbor, WA, Barbara (Bob) Klapperich of Waverly, IA; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wifes parents, Mike and Virginia Purcell, his grandparents, one sister, Betty in infancy, two brothers-in-law, Ed Kirschbaum and Doug Folkers.

He will always be loved and remembered for his sense of humor and light hearted

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