David Dobson

Dobson, David Wayne Rio Rancho, New Mexico - David Wayne Dobson, 67, peacefully crossed over to the Lord at 9:32 PM, Sunday April 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM after a short but hard fought battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by family and his loving wife Lisa. David W. Dobson, the �Artful Dodger� was born January 28, 1947 in Decatur, IL, a son to Wayne and Mary Dobson, they preceded him in death. He married Lisa Tronset Dobson on May 15, 1980 in Milmine, IL, she survives. Also surviving are; Son, Seth D. Dobson and wife Kathleen Muldoon; Grandchildren, Genevieve M. Dobson and Gideon S. Dobson; Brother, Thomas E. Dobson; Sisters, Mary Patricia (John) Marker, Marcia K. (Gary) Burns; Sisters-in-Laws, Gloria M. (Steve) Cotton, LaVerne D. (William) Kershaw; Nephews, Clayton Dobson, Wesley Dobson, Brett Marker, Danny (Angie) Marker, Ryan (Erin) Marker, William Kershaw; Nieces, Tiffany (Jeff) Dial, Marcy (Chris) Braden, Rebecca (Eden) Porter, Vanessa Dick, Shawna (Dustin) Adams, Kathleen (Taylor) Tuttle; Parents-in-Law, Floyd and Marcella Tronset. He was preceeded in death by his parents and nephew, Bartley Jay Marker. David served in the United States Marine Corps during 1966-1969, serving during the Vietnam War. He attended Parkland College in Champaign, IL. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm and then truck driving before he established his business, Dobson Automotive Inc., which he ran for over 15 years. After moving to New Mexico Dave worked in Real Estate and Automotive Sales. He retired in 2008 and became an avid golfer which he enjoyed very much with his many golfing buddies in New Mexico. Dave had a great love of family and the last few years were focused on spending time with his grandchildren, visiting them in Vermont and New Mexico as often as possible. Dave was a member of the VFW and a Mason. A Visitation will be held at 5:00 pm with Memorial Services following at 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Illinois Services will include a visitation from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Roux-Hinds Funeral Home in Bement, IL. A church service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, April 14, at First Presbyterian Church, 249 North Macon Street, Bement, IL. Burial will immediately follow at Cerro Gordo Township Cemetery, Cerro Gordo, IL. Memorials may be made to the Brendan B. McGinnis Congenital CMV Foundation (www.cmvfoundation.org). In support of his beloved grandson Gideon. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920