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David Watkins
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David Watkins, 88, of Fountain Hills, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away Thursday April 21, 2016, at his home in Fountain Hills.
Dave was born May 15, 1927, in Maryville, Mo., and grew up in Kansas City. A veteran of World War II, he served in the South Pacific with the Marine Corps.
He enjoyed success in the Dental Lab Industry, founding Prodenco Group Inc. when he moved to Sioux City in 1952. Over his 38 years in Sioux City, he established additional dental labs in Grand Island and Omaha, Neb., and also served as a director and on the board of Security National Bank for 17 years.
Sioux City is also where he met and married his wife, Marilyn, of 55 years. They raised three children and made many enduring friendships.
Since retiring to Fountain Hills in 1990, he made many new friends. Dave most enjoyed his time with the Fountain Hills Men’s Club and their “Back Road Trips” where he was able to refocus his hard-working nature on recruiting, serving, and entertaining those in the club. His time in Fountain Hills also saw the arrival of nine grandchildren.
Although a self-described pragmatist, critical thinker and worrywart, he lay firmly in the category of giver.
Dave is survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Jeff (Carol) Watkins of Tulsa, Okla., Guy (Dee Dee) Watkins of Sioux City, Iowa, Doug (Shannon) Watkins of Omaha, Neb., grandchildren, Joe, Alex, Ben, Zach, Parker, Cooper, Olivia, Brady and Charlie and beloved pet Kiera.
Per his wishes, the body will be cremated. Services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 16150 E. El Lago Blvd. in Fountain Hills.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be directed to Extended Hands Food Bank 16548 E Laser Dr. #6, Fountain Hills 85268.
