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Birth	:	7 May 1937 Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	9 Oct 2010 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Highland Memory Gardens, Trenton, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5470009, -88.7809982
Description	:	Born on May 7, 1937, David Anderson Nace grew up in Oakland; he had an idyllic childhood which was the source of tales and capers that bear retelling at any opportunity. David enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. He also learned to expertly shoot every firearm that came his way (and there are very few firearms that never came his way). David joined the Boy Scouts of America, where he grew in his love of the outdoors and learned the few outdoorsman and sportsman skills that he had not already learned from his father and his grandfather. David continued his association... Read More	Born on May 7, 1937, David Anderson Nace grew up in Oakland; he had an idyllic childhood which was the source of tales and capers that bear retelling at any opportunity. David enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. He also learned to expertly shoot every firearm that came his way (and there are very few firearms that never came his way). David joined the Boy Scouts of America, where he grew in his love of the outdoors and learned the few outdoorsman and sportsman skills that he had not already learned from his father and his grandfather. David continued his association with the Boy Scouts of America for several decades, becoming Scoutmaster for Troop 874 in Ellicott City. David also loved the marches of Sousa, and he played the trombone in the Southern High School band. Much to his children's chagrin, he later played this same trombone on New Year's Eve and other occasions warranting a loud blasting commotion. After high school, David joined the Maryland National Guard, where he mastered radio communications. His service in the Guard also gave wings to his love for military history and strategy. David enrolled at Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia, and as a brother in the Sigma Pi fraternity, he earned his degree in electrical engineering in June 1962. One week after graduation, David married his sweetheart Wanda, and they moved to Maryland, where David began an illustrious and exciting career as an engineer with the space agency (NASA). Over the 35 years he worked with NASA, David traveled the globe as a pioneer of communication satellites. He installed radio gear on Jacques Cousteau's marine research ship—the Calypso. He was key to the experiment wherein the first satellite phone conversation was made to an automobile. In many other high-profile projects at NASA, he left his mark as a fine engineer. David contributed to other projects such as the Cosmic Background Explorer (CoBE), which earned the Nobel Prize for its lead scientists. In his spare time, David enjoyed amateur radios, shooting, reloading, and tinkering in all things electrical, mechanical, and systematic. His colleagues, neighbors, and friends often called upon David to find innovative solutions to a wide variety of problems. He could often be heard saying "hang on" just before disappearing into his shop. He invariably returned with solution in hand. David and Wanda's family grew to include three children, Bill, Julie, and Wendy; their spouses, Mayo, Donald, and Arthur; and five grandchildren, Aki, Sarah, Benjamin, Logan, and Lainey. Although David's career and service to the community gave him great satisfaction, it was his family that gave him the most pride and with whom he found the most joy. Recently, David and Wanda moved to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he became a member of the Southern Michigan Gun Club and First United Methodist Church. The pair could often be seen fishing at Eagle Lake, shooting at the range, or preparing for trips to visit their kids and grandkids. After a short and aggressive bout with abdominal cancer, David passed away at home on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. David is survived by his family as well as four siblings, Dick, Tom, Cindy, and Les; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends by whom he will be missed. He leaves a large space in the lives of people who knew him. That space is full of love and his legacy of living each moment and constantly learning and tinkering with new possibilities.

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Where is David Anderson Nace's memorial?
David Anderson Nace's memorial is located at: Highland Memory Gardens, Trenton, Dodge County, USA.
When did David Anderson Nace death?
David Anderson Nace death on 9 Oct 2010 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David Anderson Nace's memorial?
Latitude: 43.5470009
Longitude: -88.7809982

Family Members:

Parent

William Wampler Nace

(1907 - 1998)

Ella Mae Anderson Nace

(1912 - 1965)

Spouse

Wanda Bailey Nace

(1940 - 2016)

Siblings

William Dickson Nace

(1939 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Memory Gardens
Trenton, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5470009, -88.7809982

2. Trenton Cemetery
Trenton, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5671997, -88.8313980

3. Atwater Cemetery
Atwater, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5648450, -88.7254140

4. Burnett Union Cemetery
Burnett, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5448151, -88.7120285

5. Burnett Corners Cemetery
Burnett, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4948997, -88.7430954

6. Annunciation Cemetery
Fox Lake, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5311012, -88.8660965

7. Beaver Dam City Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4658200, -88.8287200

8. Stone Cemetery
Rolling Prairie, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4738998, -88.7089005

9. Waupun Cemetery
Waupun, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6275220, -88.7248780

10. Oakwood Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4571991, -88.8127975

11. Riverside Memorial Park
Fox Lake, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5688800, -88.9073300

12. Saint Marks Episcopal Church Columbarium
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4535620, -88.8248650

13. Forest Mound Cemetery
Waupun, Fond du Lac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6391716, -88.7316666

14. Wisconsin State Prison Cemetery
Waupun, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6291640, -88.7046860

15. English Prairie Cemetery
South Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4953499, -88.9002075

16. Hyland Prairie Cemetery
Oak Grove, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4444400, -88.7506600

17. Calvary Cemetery
Waupun, Fond du Lac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6472015, -88.7296982

18. Saint Peters Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -88.8435974

19. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4392014, -88.8424988

20. Old Saint Michaels Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4438870, -88.8579740

21. Saint Marys Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4436000, -88.8587200

22. First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4436000, -88.8595500

23. Calvary Cemetery
Alto, Fond du Lac County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6624400, -88.8177600

24. Grand Prairie Cemetery
Fox Lake, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6314011, -88.8968964