David V. Pender

David Vannett Pender, 80, of Hawley, Minnesota, was called home to our Heavenly Father, Monday, November 15, 2004, at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.David Vannett Pender was born August 25, 1924, at Baker, Minnesota, to David V. and Ethel Reynolds Pender. He grew up and attended school in Hawley, graduating from Hawley High School. He attended NDAC currently NDSU where he played football his first year. He was also a great boxer and became a Golden Gloves State Champion. David enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and fought in World War II. He served four years. On September 15, 1947, David united in marriage with Olga Horning in Zap, North Dakota. Following their marriage they farmed near Hawley, MN. Often he commented about his love for the farm land. David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was baptized and confirmed in the church. He was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church, the American Legion, VFW, 4-H Clubs and Farmers Union.David is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Olga, son, David "Davy", grandchild, Franklin, great-grandchild, Joshua, brother, Ellis "Bud", and sister, Violet.He is survived by five children, Loretta Baston, Arlington, TX, Wayne Renee Pender, Grand Rapids, MN, Gregory Pender, Twin Valley, MN, Linda Robert Kordosky, Birchwood, MN, and Gwendolyn Jeff Fisher, Jacksonville, FL; four sisters, Evelyn Wamre, Moorhead, MN, Betty Stone, Fargo, ND, Gloria Willard Pechtel, Fargo, ND, and Eleanor Jerry Funk, Minneapolis, MN; fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.