David Walter Lawson, 79, of Indianapolis, IN joined our Heavenly Father on the morning of Saturday, April 14, 2018. David was born August 17, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Walter F. and Goldie Smith Lawson.
David graduated from IPS School 91, then from Broad Ripple High School in 1957. He joined the Army in 1961 and after basic training was stationed in Hawaii for 2 years. Upon returning to Indiana from active duty, he worked at Herff Jones for 10 years; where he met his wife Margie.
In 1967 David began working for the U.S. Postal Service where he was a letter carrier until he retired in 1998 after almost 32 years of service. To keep busy during his retirement he worked part-time at in the shoe department of Lazarus/Macy’s Department Store for 12 years.
David also worked part-time for a number of sports and concert venues around Indianapolis. In 1967, when the Indianapolis Pacers were founded as one of the original 11 teams of the American Basketball Association, David started a 49 year relationship working as an usher and attendant, retiring in 2016. Other part-time employment included a number of years working for Starlight Musicals: Stars Under the Stars shows at the Hilton U. Brown Theatron in Indianapolis, numerous concerts at Deer Creek Amphitheatre in Noblesville, football games and other events at the Hoosier Dome until it was demolished in 2007, Indianapolis Colts games at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
David was a lifelong Cincinnati Reds baseball fan and attended every opening day game in Cincinnati taking his sons, family, and friends continuously since the 1980 season, only missing a game for the first time this current year. David also enjoyed attending the Indianapolis 500 every year, and enjoyed the greatest spectacle in racing in person, until 2016. He also loved attending Butler University basketball games with his wife Margie at Hinkle Fieldhouse and cheering on the Butler Bulldogs.
David was a loving father to his three children, as well as his two grandsons that he adored.
He leaves his wife of 51 years, Margie A. (Gray) Lawson; his son, Michael Lawson and wife Tamara; his daughter, Tricia (Lawson) Petty and husband Steve; two grandchildren, Brendan and Nicholas; niece, Michelle Kolb Piening and husband Ryan; and great-nephew, Mason. David was preceded in death by his son, Scott Lawson, his sister, Nancy Lawson Kolb, and his nephew, Bob Kolb.
A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, April 18 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, with visitation beginning at 10 A.M. David will be laid to rest with military honors at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, IN following the service.
Family will receive friends from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 17 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Marcia & Steve Foster says
Margie, so sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Praying for peace for you and your family. Dave was a great guy.
He will be missed by all of us in his BRHS class.
Denise Tyler says
So sorry to hear of your loss. David and your family will be in our prayers.
Tony and Denise Tyler
Shawn McCoy says
David was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed. Prayers Margie to you and your family. – Shawn McCoy
Doris Lambert King says
Margie, sorry anly begins to express my thoughts. I’ve only since our “planning meetings” begun to know you and Dave. and it seems too short a tme to know you both. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy McCarthy Davis says
Margie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You and your family will cherish all the beautiful memories you’ve shared the last 51 years together.
Kathy McCarthy, SAA
Frenchie DuCharme says
Margie and Family so Sorry to hear the Passing of David! Thoughts and Prayers are going out to You and the Family from the us! Frenchie and Debra DuCharme!
Dianna Atkins says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish those wonderful memories you made with him for 51 years! God Bless. Dianna Roberts Atkins
SAA
Bob Wheeler says
Margie and family,
So sorry to hear of David’s passing . It has been many years since we worked together and some years since seeing you and David but I wanted to express my condolences to you and the family.
Bob Wheeler
Gwen Piening says
Dear Margie:
So sorry for your loss; Dave and Nancy are partying up in heaven, but Dave will always be looking down on you. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time for comfort and strength. Deepest condolences. Gwen & Dave Piening.
Sally Altman says
Margie and Family, I am so sorry to learn of David’s passing, but am pleased that he no longer suffers. I feel that I have lost a long link to the past. I remember when he and
Suzanne were babies. Again, hang on to your fond memories of him/ They will help to sustain you. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Sally Altman
Gail Moll Pebworth says
Margie and Family,
All of the Broad Ripple High School Class of 1957 send our condolences to you. David was such a special member of our class, and we appreciate so much all that he and you have done for our reunions over the past 60 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Moll Pebworth
Phyllis McNamara says
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. Margie you have my prayers. Dave is at peace.
My love to your family,
Phyllis McNamara
Betsy & Jerry Traub says
Margie, Michael and Tricia, Jerry and I send both our prayers and a blanket of love to surround your family. A big void in your life but I think there’s some joy going on in heaven with Scott greeting him at the gate and no doubt introducing him “around”! Blessings to all of you!
Betsy and Jerry Traub
The Frayers says
Margie,Michael and Tricia, so very sorry to hear about David. Prayers for all of you! You are all very special. The Frayers
Margie and Mark Hamm says
Margie,
We are so sorry to hear about David. We are praying for you and your whole family.
May God bless.
Lawrence Thiessen says
Margie,
I am so sorry to hear about this. I remember David well even though I only saw him a few times. He was definitely a very special man. I know it must be hard on you but I trust that you will find comfort in your family, friends and our prayers. My heart goes out to you. Larry
Bob & Carol Patterson says
Margie and family,
We are so very sorry about Dave’s passing. He was a very special person and will be missed. He is at peace now and reunited with Scott in God’s loving arms. Prayers for all during this difficult time. Bob & Carol Patterson
gail aaron says
Margie I am so sorry for your loss……I miss delivering mail on my old route and seeing you almost every day…..prayers for you all at this time
Jenny vonn Weibel Runion says
Margie I am so sorry for you loss he had been apart of our family since before I was born . I remember well the summers he would come up for the week . He and Suzanne are taking over old times I’m sure take care of yourself. Jenny Vonn Weibel Runion
Sr. Mary Luke Jones, OSB says
Dear Margie, Tricia and Michael,
I have so many fond memories of you and Scott and I want to offer my sympathy at the loss of your husband and dad. Scheduling prevents me from being with you these days but be assured of my prayers for you. Dave is reaping the rewards of a good and holy life and one day you will be together again. I treasure this quote from author/pastor Phil Gulley. May it bring you peace. “Our consolation resides in memories, both strong and faint, and in the people remaining, friends and family alike, who by their loving presence make bearable our afflictions.”
Sr. Mary Luke
Robert Soel says
Bob Soel
Margie–I was very sad to hear of your loss. My grown children Robert, Scott’s friend, and Stacy, Matt, Mike and Amy were sad about your husband Dave’s death. You were there for me when my wife Linda died.
Barbara Ockomon says
Dear Margie and family,
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was such a nice gentleman, and I really enjoyed talking to him at the dental office. Prayers for you and your family.
Joanne Classick says
Dear Margie and family,
I was sweet to see you all last night at the funeral home. David will be so missed by you and the kids in the days and years to come. But your memories of him will stay forever and you’ll hear his voice and again laugh at funny things he said more than you can now imagine. David was a good and kind man who sincerely loved his family and was kind to everyone.