More detail on this person: Memorial graveside services for Mr. David Fry, 66 of DeBerry, Texas
will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Marquette Cemetery with Rev. Tim Bever
officiating. Mr. Fry passed away May 18, 2015 in DeBerry, Texas. Mr. David Dean Fry was born
November 19, 1948 in McPherson, Kansas to Wilbur Dean and Norma Ione Myers Fry. David was raised
and schooled in Marquette, graduated from Marquette High School in 1966, and later attended Kansas
State University. After attending K. State, Mr. Fry enlisted in the United States Army and flew
helicopters with the 48th Air Assault Company in Vietnam. Mr. Fry was a life member of the Vietnam
Helicopter Pilots Association. David continued his career in aviation by teaching helicopter
training in the military and in civilian life. He became the Director of Aviation for Hanger One in
Atlanta, GA and later the Director of Aviation for Metro Aviation in Shreveport, LA where he
provided EMS helicopters and pilots for hospitals nationwide. After retirement, David became a proud
member of the Patriot Guard Riders. Mr. Fry is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Robyn
Jacobs. David is survived by his daughter, Teri Minnis and husband Mike of Plano, Texas; son, Jim
Fry of Mt. Vernon, Texas; grandsons, Tristyn and Kelcye Fry.; sisters, Deanna Winslow of Marquette,
Kansas and Susan Fry of Lindsborg, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Burial: Marquette Cemetery, Marquette, McPherson County, Kansas, USA
Burial information: Marquette Cemetery, Marquette, KS
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