Dave Mayer has gone fishing for the last time. He died unexpectedly on March 29, 2012. He was 64.
Dave was born in 1947 in Provo, Utah, to Glen and Vernice Mayer. He attended Utah State University. Dave was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a pipefitter, and later, as a boilermaker for a number of years. Dave moved into management and was well-respected in his field. At the time of his death, he was a boiler consultant to Kennecott Copper Utah.
He was an avid Walleye fisherman and participated in many Walleye tournaments, winning several. His greatest thrill was being invited to and attending the Cabela’s National Walleye Tournament in North Dakota. Dave enjoyed woodworking, model ship building, and was noted for his dry sense of humor.
Dave is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Christina, daughter, Joanna and son-in-law Jason Riegert and grandchildren Ali and Jordan Riegert. He is also survived by his mother, Vernice Mayer, brother, Robert and sister- in-law Marilyn Mayer, and his sister Carma Jacobson. As per his wishes, no formal services are planned, although a party in his honor will take place this summer. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
Have the wind always at your back and a fish always on the line. You will be missed. We love you, Your Family.
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Bob Stanford says
I am writing from Kennecott here in Salt Lake City and wanted to pass along my memories of working with Dave. He will be greatly missed by all of us and I wish only for the best for his family and loved ones. I learned a lot from working with Dave – he had a tremendous amount of experience and many of us depended on him for guidance, especially when it came to welding. He always took the time needed to help review whatever problem we faced and then to set about laying out possible solutions. He took a lot of pride in his work and it showed – he stayed after us to make sure is was always done correctly. Thanks for sharing him with us…
David Drorbaugh says
Dave,
I didn’t know you for long, but will miss your wit and wisdom! I was privileged to know you for a short time and am better for it. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Kevin Windley says
DAVE WAS THE BEST, I ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM AND SHOOTING THE BULL. HE ALWAYS HAD THE BEST JOKES AND STORIES.
Randy Nelson says
I had the great privilege of getting to know Dave while working on the Smelter shutdowns at Kennecott Utah Copper. What a wonderful spirit. His technical skills will be sorely missed, but even more importantly we will miss his love for life and his ability to bring a smile to most everyone’s face even in the most stressful of times. We extend our sympathy to his family and thank you for sharing Dave with us.
v. thompson says
May the Mayer family find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34:18) While grief at the loss of David is great, joy at receiving him back in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5:42) With deepest sympathy,