David W. Vandiver
ANDERSON, S.C.
David W. Vandiver of Anderson, S.C. died October 19, 2014 following a brief illness.
Born April 16, 1942, David joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 after completing Anderson Boys High School. He was selected to attend the elite Polaris Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia and served as a Guided Missile Technician at duty stations in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He was also chosen to serve as an instructor at the Fleet Missile Training Facility in Charleston, S.C. and fulfilled his duties with distinction for eight years. After leaving military service David earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The University of South Carolina and, even before graduating, began making his mark in South Carolina politics. As an extremely dedicated and active member of the Democratic Party he served in numerous capacities at the city, county, state and national levels. He was chosen to represent South Carolina as a delegate to the 2002 National Convention and was recipient of the Anderson County Democratic Party 2006 "Service Award. Beginning with the successful gubernatorial campaign of John West in 1970 and continuing right up to the 2014 races David supported his party through tireless service. But, more than party affiliation, his staunch patriotism and his dedication to his country, his state and his beloved Anderson served as an inspiration to everyone. Throughout his long career as a builder and contractor he established a reputation for thoroughness and excellence, earning professional recognition for his projects and respect from those for whom he worked. His philanthropic and civic contributions to the Anderson community were extensive and unflagging. With an astonishing range of interests, including an encyclopedic knowledge of photographic equipment, intense study of philosophy, science, history and astronomy he was an unrivaled reader. His work with the Anderson Arts Council was the love of his life and the staff there became his second family. He was recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" in 2003, an award for which he could likely have qualified every year. But, perhaps the Hallmark of his remarkable life was his profound dedication to his friends. Virtually everyone who knew him was a beneficiary of his generosity, kindness and humor. He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin.
He was pre-deceased by his father Thomas W. Vandiver; and his stepfather Joe C Hawkins.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy B. Hawkins of Anderson; a brother Richard A. Vandiver, Sr. (Linda) of Ridgeway; a sister Gloria Vandiver (Larry W. Pigg) of Hendersonville, N.C.; and nephews Richard Vandiver, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Max Vandiver of Hendersonville, N.C., Judson Vandiver of Dallas, Texas; and his "honorary brother and sister" Stan and Kelly King of Anderson.
The family would also like to express their deepest appreciation to the remarkable nursing staff of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Anmed Medical Center and the staff at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice of the Upstate.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.at The Anderson Arts Center, preceded by a private family service.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m,
In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorials be made to The Anderson Arts Council or a charitable cause of your choice –
Published in Anderson Independent-Mail from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2014
ANDERSON, S.C.
David W. Vandiver of Anderson, S.C. died October 19, 2014 following a brief illness.
Born April 16, 1942, David joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 after completing Anderson Boys High School. He was selected to attend the elite Polaris Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia and served as a Guided Missile Technician at duty stations in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He was also chosen to serve as an instructor at the Fleet Missile Training Facility in Charleston, S.C. and fulfilled his duties with distinction for eight years. After leaving military service David earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The University of South Carolina and, even before graduating, began making his mark in South Carolina politics. As an extremely dedicated and active member of the Democratic Party he served in numerous capacities at the city, county, state and national levels. He was chosen to represent South Carolina as a delegate to the 2002 National Convention and was recipient of the Anderson County Democratic Party 2006 "Service Award. Beginning with the successful gubernatorial campaign of John West in 1970 and continuing right up to the 2014 races David supported his party through tireless service. But, more than party affiliation, his staunch patriotism and his dedication to his country, his state and his beloved Anderson served as an inspiration to everyone. Throughout his long career as a builder and contractor he established a reputation for thoroughness and excellence, earning professional recognition for his projects and respect from those for whom he worked. His philanthropic and civic contributions to the Anderson community were extensive and unflagging. With an astonishing range of interests, including an encyclopedic knowledge of photographic equipment, intense study of philosophy, science, history and astronomy he was an unrivaled reader. His work with the Anderson Arts Council was the love of his life and the staff there became his second family. He was recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" in 2003, an award for which he could likely have qualified every year. But, perhaps the Hallmark of his remarkable life was his profound dedication to his friends. Virtually everyone who knew him was a beneficiary of his generosity, kindness and humor. He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin.
He was pre-deceased by his father Thomas W. Vandiver; and his stepfather Joe C Hawkins.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy B. Hawkins of Anderson; a brother Richard A. Vandiver, Sr. (Linda) of Ridgeway; a sister Gloria Vandiver (Larry W. Pigg) of Hendersonville, N.C.; and nephews Richard Vandiver, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Max Vandiver of Hendersonville, N.C., Judson Vandiver of Dallas, Texas; and his "honorary brother and sister" Stan and Kelly King of Anderson.
The family would also like to express their deepest appreciation to the remarkable nursing staff of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Anmed Medical Center and the staff at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice of the Upstate.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.at The Anderson Arts Center, preceded by a private family service.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m,
In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorials be made to The Anderson Arts Council or a charitable cause of your choice –
Published in Anderson Independent-Mail from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2014
David W. Vandiver
ANDERSON, S.C.
David W. Vandiver of Anderson, S.C. died October 19, 2014 following a brief illness.
Born April 16, 1942, David joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 after completing Anderson Boys High School. He was selected to attend the elite Polaris Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia and served as a Guided Missile Technician at duty stations in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He was also chosen to serve as an instructor at the Fleet Missile Training Facility in Charleston, S.C. and fulfilled his duties with distinction for eight years. After leaving military service David earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The University of South Carolina and, even before graduating, began making his mark in South Carolina politics. As an extremely dedicated and active member of the Democratic Party he served in numerous capacities at the city, county, state and national levels. He was chosen to represent South Carolina as a delegate to the 2002 National Convention and was recipient of the Anderson County Democratic Party 2006 "Service Award. Beginning with the successful gubernatorial campaign of John West in 1970 and continuing right up to the 2014 races David supported his party through tireless service. But, more than party affiliation, his staunch patriotism and his dedication to his country, his state and his beloved Anderson served as an inspiration to everyone. Throughout his long career as a builder and contractor he established a reputation for thoroughness and excellence, earning professional recognition for his projects and respect from those for whom he worked. His philanthropic and civic contributions to the Anderson community were extensive and unflagging. With an astonishing range of interests, including an encyclopedic knowledge of photographic equipment, intense study of philosophy, science, history and astronomy he was an unrivaled reader. His work with the Anderson Arts Council was the love of his life and the staff there became his second family. He was recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" in 2003, an award for which he could likely have qualified every year. But, perhaps the Hallmark of his remarkable life was his profound dedication to his friends. Virtually everyone who knew him was a beneficiary of his generosity, kindness and humor. He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin.
He was pre-deceased by his father Thomas W. Vandiver; and his stepfather Joe C Hawkins.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy B. Hawkins of Anderson; a brother Richard A. Vandiver, Sr. (Linda) of Ridgeway; a sister Gloria Vandiver (Larry W. Pigg) of Hendersonville, N.C.; and nephews Richard Vandiver, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Max Vandiver of Hendersonville, N.C., Judson Vandiver of Dallas, Texas; and his "honorary brother and sister" Stan and Kelly King of Anderson.
The family would also like to express their deepest appreciation to the remarkable nursing staff of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Anmed Medical Center and the staff at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice of the Upstate.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.at The Anderson Arts Center, preceded by a private family service.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m,
In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorials be made to The Anderson Arts Council or a charitable cause of your choice –
Published in Anderson Independent-Mail from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2014
ANDERSON, S.C.
David W. Vandiver of Anderson, S.C. died October 19, 2014 following a brief illness.
Born April 16, 1942, David joined the U.S. Navy in 1961 after completing Anderson Boys High School. He was selected to attend the elite Polaris Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia and served as a Guided Missile Technician at duty stations in the North Atlantic and South Pacific. He was also chosen to serve as an instructor at the Fleet Missile Training Facility in Charleston, S.C. and fulfilled his duties with distinction for eight years. After leaving military service David earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from The University of South Carolina and, even before graduating, began making his mark in South Carolina politics. As an extremely dedicated and active member of the Democratic Party he served in numerous capacities at the city, county, state and national levels. He was chosen to represent South Carolina as a delegate to the 2002 National Convention and was recipient of the Anderson County Democratic Party 2006 "Service Award. Beginning with the successful gubernatorial campaign of John West in 1970 and continuing right up to the 2014 races David supported his party through tireless service. But, more than party affiliation, his staunch patriotism and his dedication to his country, his state and his beloved Anderson served as an inspiration to everyone. Throughout his long career as a builder and contractor he established a reputation for thoroughness and excellence, earning professional recognition for his projects and respect from those for whom he worked. His philanthropic and civic contributions to the Anderson community were extensive and unflagging. With an astonishing range of interests, including an encyclopedic knowledge of photographic equipment, intense study of philosophy, science, history and astronomy he was an unrivaled reader. His work with the Anderson Arts Council was the love of his life and the staff there became his second family. He was recognized as "Volunteer of the Year" in 2003, an award for which he could likely have qualified every year. But, perhaps the Hallmark of his remarkable life was his profound dedication to his friends. Virtually everyone who knew him was a beneficiary of his generosity, kindness and humor. He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin.
He was pre-deceased by his father Thomas W. Vandiver; and his stepfather Joe C Hawkins.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy B. Hawkins of Anderson; a brother Richard A. Vandiver, Sr. (Linda) of Ridgeway; a sister Gloria Vandiver (Larry W. Pigg) of Hendersonville, N.C.; and nephews Richard Vandiver, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Max Vandiver of Hendersonville, N.C., Judson Vandiver of Dallas, Texas; and his "honorary brother and sister" Stan and Kelly King of Anderson.
The family would also like to express their deepest appreciation to the remarkable nursing staff of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Anmed Medical Center and the staff at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice of the Upstate.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.at The Anderson Arts Center, preceded by a private family service.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m,
In lieu of flowers it is suggested that memorials be made to The Anderson Arts Council or a charitable cause of your choice –
Published in Anderson Independent-Mail from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2014
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