Birth date: Jan 8, 1948 Death date: Dec 14, 2019
David Benjamin Mowery, age 71, of Tavares passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born January 8, 1948 in Garden City, MI and moved to Florida in 2006 from Plymouth, MI. He was a 7th Grade Social Studies teacher at Stev Read Obituary
Will miss Dave's smile. Nearly daily for years I could see him walking backward down the sidewalk after exercising. He always hollered a greeting to me and we shared brief comments on mutual likes. My condolences to Deb and family. Ray Cavins
Tribute to my husband
I have been beside you for most my life
It’s been an honor to be your wife
The angels took you home while you slept
All who loved you indeed have wept
I know you’re safe and happy now
No more suffering, your worries erased
Your faithfulness is how that’s based
I’ll miss you everyday and think of you
We shared good times and bad ones too
No matter what our love survived
As a couple we always thrived
We shared our faith and found our way
Your love of Jesus engulfs you today
When you were ill I held your hand
I lifted you when you needed to stand
All your needs I did with care
That’s what love is and I was there
It comforts me knowing you are alive
Eternal life is yours to keep
So I will try not to weep
I love and miss you but we will meet again
Wait for me all my love I send
It seems so empty when you’re not here
But you live on in my heart my dear
I hate to say goodbye after 44 years
Thank you for being there to ease my fears
Written in Tribute to my husband
David B Mowery decd 12-14-19
Written by Deborah Mowery
Married 8-15-75
Dave was my Best Friend at John Glenn High School (1966). We also attended Spring Arbor College together for a year. We spent so much time being goofy, silly and just plain fun that we discovered that we really didn't date much as silliness took prescidence. You always knew when we were around as you would hear strange sounds from us such as, "MOWERY!" and "FRIEBEL!" That was to announce a new round of silliness or to provide a warning to those who didn't appreciate our silliness. In fact, as I retired a few years ago I've been thinking about starting a business known as the "Technology of Foolishness."
We never intended to be malicious and I'm sure that we would be embarrassed to know that we hurt someone. So, if we did, we apologize.
As an educator, I am so impressed with the number of Dave's former students who have contributed to this obituary. Good for you, Dave!
Mr. Mowery was one of my favorite teachers. School did not come easy to me and I remember I did well in his class and actually remember how fun it was. I’m so sorry for your families loss, I hope you find comfort in what a great life he had. I know he must of loved what he did cause he did it so well. Kelly (Taylor) Timko
I will always remember what a kind and wonderful teacher he was! Condolences to his family.
I was a student of Mr. Mowery's back in the 80s. He truly loved his job. He made me love history, and stressed that we must learn from where we have been. His memory will live on through every student he has taught. Thank you Mr. Mowery for your knowledge and passion for the subjects you taught. Tony Adkins, Westland Mi
Mr. David Mowery. Thank You for being my teacher in my youth. And also being my friend in my adulthood as well. Your disposition intelligence and kindness Christianity and sense of humor I will always treasure forever . So I leave this verse with you . John ch.14 versuses 1-4, Let not your heart be troubled. You are trusting God, now trust in me. There are many homes up where my father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready I will come and get you. So you can always be with me where I am. Amen! In him , Sheri Reddy
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was an awesome teacher that cared about his students & had such an impact on so many. Was a pleasure to be able to reconnect via facebook. To share memories, thoughts & prayers. He will definitely be missed by us all. Ty for sharing him with all of us. May he rest in peace. til we meet again my friend. 💜😘😢 May God wrap his arms around all his loved one.
