David W. Garner
January 8, 1942 ~ July 5, 2015
David W. Garner
David W. Garner, 73, a retired U.S. Army colonel of Vienna, Virginia, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on July 5, 2015. He had recently moved from Oakton, Virginia, where he and his family lived for 33 years.
Col. Garner was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on January 8, 1942, the son of James Robert Garner and Virginia Ellen Boord Garner. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1964, and received an MBA from Texas Tech University in 1970. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1973.
Entering the U.S. Army in 1964, Col. Garner served in the Military Police Corps for 26 years, including service in the Vietnam War, retiring in 1990. He subsequently worked for Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) from 1990 until retiring in 2013 as Vice President for Program Management. After leaving SAIC, he volunteered with the Fairfax City Police Department, and remained very involved with his grandchildren's activities.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his three children Jennifer G. Moore of Cabin John, MD, Christopher M. Garner (and wife Carol Ann) of Vienna, and Katherine G. French (and husband Christopher), also of Vienna; nine grandchildren, and a sister, Jane Hellman, of Modesto, CA.
Relatives and friends may call at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Tuesday, July 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. Services at Arlington National Cemetery will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington DC 20010
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
David W. Garner, 73, a retired U.S. Army colonel of Vienna, Virginia, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on July 5, 2015. He had recently moved from Oakton, Virginia, where he and his family lived for 33 years.
Col. Garner was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on January 8, 1942, the son of James Robert Garner and Virginia Ellen Boord Garner. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1964, and received an MBA from Texas Tech University in 1970. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1973.
Entering the U.S. Army in 1964, Col. Garner served in the Military Police Corps for 26 years, including service in the Vietnam War, retiring in 1990. He subsequently worked for Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) from 1990 until retiring in 2013 as Vice President for Program Management. After leaving SAIC, he volunteered with the Fairfax City Police Department, and remained very involved with his grandchildren's activities.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his three children Jennifer G. Moore of Cabin John, MD, Christopher M. Garner (and wife Carol Ann) of Vienna, and Katherine G. French (and husband Christopher), also of Vienna; nine grandchildren, and a sister, Jane Hellman, of Modesto, CA.
Relatives and friends may call at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Tuesday, July 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. Services at Arlington National Cemetery will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington DC 20010
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am so sorry for your loss which is also a great loss for all who knew Dave. As a coworker for more than twenty years, I am greatly saddened by the loss.
I am so sorry for your loss which is also a great loss for all who knew Dave. As a coworker for more than twenty years, I am greatly saddened by the loss.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of a friend and colleague. Dave was a kind hearted, gentle soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Dear Cindy & family, We are saddened by your loss. We share many fond memories of Dave. We are so sorry that we are traveling and unable to attend the service. We will keep you in our prayers.We think of you often. Love, Joyce & Stu
So very sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Will pray for the repose of his soul and for his family in there time of loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Garner family during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in God’s promise that the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing. (1Corinthians 15:26)
Dear Cindy & family, we are deeply saddened by your loss. The very best of memories we were able to share with Dave while in the Army and with SAIC will live on forever. Dave was indeed a great friend and inspiration. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Garner family.
I was very sorry to hear of Dave’s sudden passing. Although retired, he still had a lot to offer. A fellow Military Police officer and good friend, I, like many others, will miss Dave and his inspirational leadership. He was a great soldier, patriot, and American who will be long remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family for losing a tremendous husband, father, and grandfather. God rest his soul.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. It is a life ended far too early. David and I lived on the same strasse in Fuerth, Germany in the early 50’s.Both our fathers were assigned to the medical activity there. Coincidentally,years later, we both ended up as MP officers. He was a superb role model for me throughout his career. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.
My memories of Dave go back to 1969 when we were together in the MP Advanced Course for one year. He was a wonderful colleague with a great sense of humor as we talked about our time in Vietnam together. I am not sure if he was married at the time (I wasn’t) but I know he would have been a loving and kind gentleman to his family and friends. The US Army was a great institution because of his presence. We will all miss him dearly. May his memories be for a blessing. Arnie Daxe, COL, USA Retired