David Nathan Denison
November 10, 1931 ~ February 4, 2012
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ David Nathan Denison, 80, died peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him, on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence.
A native and life-long resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Lewis Bascom Denison and Louise Exner Denison.
David graduated from Lee Edwards High School and also received his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University. After college, he served for two years in the United States Air Force, finishing with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then completed a successful career as a stock broker with Merrill Lynch. He subsequently retired from Merrill Lynch to focus on family interests. Later he became a member and trader on the New York Cotton Exchange, precursor to the New York Board of Trade.
He is survived by his wife, Marylin Walters Denison; three daughters, Jennifer Denison Givens of Jacksonville, FL, Julie Denison Reinhardt and her husband, Wesley, of Arden and Marylin Denison Christian and her husband, Eric, of Arden; one brother, Edward E. Denison of Marco Island, FL; six grandchildren, Ambrose "Boone" Witherspoon Givens III, Elizabeth Stanton Givens, Wesley Paul Reinhardt, Jr., Grace Louise Reinhardt, Denison Linwood Christian and Molly Leger Christian as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Howard Hangar officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 2:00-3:00 PM prior to the service.
The family graciously asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in David's memory to the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friends Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Ed and Dave’s Family, I knew the Denisons when they lived on Clinton St. near old Vance School in West Asheville. In life we are never ready to lose our loved ones and the only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. I am thinking of you. Joe Clark
I remember your dad as a kind and compassionate person. A little girl once told me ‘God needs good people too’. May God give you the strength to walk in his celebration,to smile in your memories and to relish in the love that is still among us.
Jennifer and family: I have so many fond memories of you and your wonderful family. Your father was the kindest and sweetest man ever. Just think how outnumbered he was with all you girls and your friends! What a great loss of a fine human being.
Grew up with David and Ed on Clinton Street. We had some great times.Ed, it was good to talk to you when you were here. Sorry I didn’tget home in time to see you and David. I called Ted, you may hear from. He said to give you and David’s family his condolences.
Julie. I am so sorry about the death of your father. I just saw this message (Monday, February 6th), forwarded by John, and I won’t be able to be at the funeral with you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers! Please know I am with you in spirit. Lots of love to you, your Mom and sisters!
Is never easy to know what to say during these sad times. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather and good friend. Am so glad he was able to enjoy his new home, if only for a short while.Love and sympathy to all.
Patsy
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a great man and an inspiration to so many. May God give you the strength in the coming days to get through this and to enjoy the memories we were blessed to have with your Dad.
Julie and family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. We were honored to help care your Dad.
Dr. McGraw, Jodie, Dee, and Brittany.
The Board and Staff of the Community Foundation of Henderson County wish to express deepest sympathy to the family and friends of David Denison on the sad occasion of his recent passing.
David will always be remembered as a true gentleman and kind person.
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Thea & Jim Weilbaecher
Marilyn & Girls,
The service for Dave was the most befitting characterization of a human being that we have ever witnessed. Everyone hit the ball out of the park on Dave. He was such a dear friend and joy of life. We talked and laughted all the way down the mountain reminising about all the wonderful times shared and especially all the ‘tricks’ we played on each other in days gone by. The episodes of the snow buried VW and Dave’s elevator antics stand out. He will be missed!!!
Vicki & Charles
My thoughts & prayers will remain with the family. May God hold all of you close during this very difficult time!
Donnie and I delivered heating oil to Dave for many years. He always had a smile and a kind word. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met and am so sorry about his death. I always felt so peaceful around Dave. He will be greatly missed.