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David C Necker
1944 - 2025
1944 - 2025
David Chester Necker was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 22, 1944 to William C. and Jane Waldis Necker. He passed away on January 18, 2025.
David graduated from Finneytown High School in Finneytown, OH in 1962.
He obtained a Navy scholarship and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1967 with a degree in architecture. During a 4th year study abroad program, he was a student at the Architectural Association in London, England in 1966. After graduation, he joined the US Naval Civil Engineer Corps with a specialty in contract administration. He served four years, during which time he was attached to a Seabee unit on Guam.
His first job, after completing his Naval obligation, was as an Architectural Associate with the architectural firm of Turner-Rome and Cotton in Corpus Christi, TX from 1971-1972. He then worked for Caudill Rowlett Scott (CRS) in Houston, TX where he served as Vice President from 1972-1982. During that period, he was transferred to Denver where he was instrumental in building a number of elementary schools for the Cherry Creek School District. When he was asked to return to Houston, he submitted his resignation from CRS and made Denver his permanent home. He joined ISEC (then known as Intermountain Specialty Equipment Co.) as Vice President of Operations in 1983. He retired from ISEC in 1993. After five years of retirement, he started his own firm, CDR Consultants, providing services as an expert witness, arbitrator and mediator from 1998 - 2009.
An organization that meant a great deal to David is the Bega Littleton Sister City organization. His first trip to Australia in1994 resulted in multiple subsequent trips and enduring friendships Downunder.
Another was Bringing Music to Life, an organization that collects donated instruments, repairs them, and awards them to low income students who might otherwise not be able to play in a school band or orchestra.
Civic involvement was important to David. He was appointed to the Castle Pines North Master Association’s Board of Directors and was on the Homeowners’ Association and Architectural Control Commission of his neighborhood.
David and his wife, Anne, loved to travel. David enjoyed planning the trips almost as much as he loved taking them. Interested in art and architecture, he sought out museums and iconic buildings wherever they traveled. He was a devotee of Frank Lloyd Wright, having visited many of his homes and buildings throughout the U.S. One of his proudest accomplishments was designing and building the prairie style home where he and Anne lived in Castle Pines, CO.
He was also an accomplished photographer. Every year, his Christmas card was a sketch of a place (usually architectural or historical), he and Anne had visited during the preceding year.
David loved nature and being in nature. Camping, hiking, skiing, biking and kayaking were his passions. Whether traveling or camping, he liked to be somewhere where there was water. His favorite thing of all, was napping on a beach somewhere, under a palm tree.
David was a hard worker, extremely well organized, a problem solver and a creative thinker. He was a loyal friend, keeping in touch with many friends in this country and around the world. Most of all, he loved being a Dad and a PopPop. He was devoted to his wife, Anne, his daughter Marin and grandson Asa. He cared deeply for his stepdaughter, Marla (Brett) and their children, Anna and Sarah; and stepson, Nathan (Janice) and their children, Allara and Colton. He was proud of every one of them and revelled in their interests and accomplishments.
A Celebration of Life will be held April 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Cielo at Castle Pines. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to Bringing Music to Life would be appreciated.
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Patti Mohnack - Cousin
David was my cousin on my dad’s side of the family. Aunt Jane, David’s mom, was my dad’s sister. David always valued family. When my husband Michael and I were married, although we lived across the country from each other, he felt it important for him and Marin to travel to our wedding. He always kept family close to himself. During COVID, David organized “zoom” chats with our group of cousins. It was a nice way to stay in touch. When Michael and I were designing our new home in Florida, David’s input was substantial and instrumental. We will be forever grateful for his invaluable insight. Even now, when walking through our new home, we’ll stop and say - “that was David’s idea.” He is around us still and will always be with us! We really miss our very frequent chats on the phone and his always upbeat voice. When David and Anne last visited us in Florida, although our home was still under construction, they were able to visit the home site. David really enjoyed walking through the house and seeing it all come together. There is one phrase that sticks in my mind and it was on David and Anne’s wedding announcement. It said, “today I will marry my friend” and indeed they did and indeed they are! Rest well my sweet cousin. You were the very best! Always and forever… love 💕 and hugs!
Barbara Jongeneel
What I remember most about David was his ability to organize our group (ski group) outings, and with this group it definitely was a challenge. We jokingly called it "herding chickens". He meticulously planned the route and was great at holding us together to keep us moving in the same direction. We had so much fun together! We will never forget you, David.
Marin Moore
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One of my dad's favorite stories to tell was about our 8 day adventure across the Juneau Icefield in 1988, shortly after I graduated from high school. We trekked across the Icefield from Atlin, Canada to Juneau, Alaska on foot and cross-country skis. This was before the common use of GPS and cell phones, so we relied on maps, compass, and our able-guides to get us from point A to point B. To our knowledge, the trip had never been done before us, and has not been attempted since then. Dad stepped into a crevasse at one point, staying above ground thanks only to his backpack--just one of the unforgettable moments in a life-changing trip!
Annette Archuleta
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I met David years ago after he fell in love with Anne. I always thought they were the PERFECT COUPLE! They shared love of family ( I was always amazed at how well they blended families). They loved to travel and I loved waiting for their Christmas letter or card. Anne and I are the kind of friends that don't see each other much but always stayed connected. David and I shared a love and passion for photography! Again he and Anne had such a huge love for one another and for the life they created. Rest in peace David.
Al Jongeneel
Barb and I will be forever grateful to David for inviting us to join the "cross country ski group" at Lake Powell in May of 1995. This would be for four nights on a rented houseboat, towing a ski boat behind. David and Anne were the only people we had met out of 3 other couples. And so began 30 years of amazing trips and activities, and lifelong friendships with the "cross country ski group". So thank you David, thank you! David and I both enjoyed backpacking and camping out. One of our more memorable trips was a hike in the Wild Basin area in the southern part of Rocky Mountain National Park. The surprise of the first evening was when David pulled a full bottle of whisky from his backpack! I could not believe that he had packed this in all those miles! Another outing included David as well as Anne. We hiked up a steep trail beyond Lower and Upper Mohawk Lakes, south of Breckenridge. Our intent was to get high up in the mountains, beyond the city lights, so we could view the stars in the night sky. The big joke of the trip was that Anne only brought her dark glasses! So she didn't see too much that night! Actually, neither did David nor I because the lights of Breckenridge were too close and too bright. David, we will miss you so very much.
Cindy Aucker (cousin)
Rest in Peace, Cousin David! I have early recollections of our days when we would spend vacations at each others homes. Playing board games, cards, enjoying the farm life and riding horses were the BEST life. Over the yrs. we would get together with our families for special occasions and holidays. Once older, married and settled, we would visit and enjoy what our specific areas had to offer. David was knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. He and Anne were the BEST host and hostess. I will close as he would close, writing, Love and Hugs! (Always and Forever) Cousin David.
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