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David A. Fenstermaker

Nov. 6, 1934 - Apr. 19, 2023

Date of Service: Apr. 25, 2023

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BURLEY – David A. Fenstermaker, an 88-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital, in Burley.

He was born November 6, 1934, in the Declo area at his Grandpa and Grandma Manning’s home, to Dave and Pearl Manning Fenstermaker. He was raised in the Paul, ID area and attended schools in Heyburn.

He married the love of his life Darlene Bunn, on July 3, 1955, in Burley. Together they shared 66 years together. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, wintering in Arizona for several years and visiting with anyone who would listen.

He worked various jobs throughout his life including bartending and working at Simplots where he retired. He was member of the BPOE Elks lodge for 63 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene; one son, David Alan; his parents, Dave and Pearl; and one sister, Janice Gallegos.

He is survived by his sons, Dan (Dena), Don (Manilla), and his daughter, Darena (Roger) Wageman; one brother-in-law, Manuel Gallegos; and one sister-in-law, Freida Bunn; ten grandkids; and several great-grandkids.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, where family and friends will be received from 10 until 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

Condolences for David A. Fenstermaker

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From Sherrie Erickson:

Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family

From Vince Obermiller:

I am so sorry for the loss of Dave sending prayers

From Steve & Peggy Gulbranson:

Our prayers are with all the Fenstermaker clan . We are so sorry for your loss. Dave and Darlene are united again.

From Diane Kerbs:

So sorry for your loss. My condolences to Dan and Dena, Travis and Melissa and all of the family. Dave was a great man and I know will be greatly missed.

From Brad and Dee Ann Holm:

Sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family at this time.

From Milo & Gayle Erekson :

What a great family you are
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From Mary Gavrila and Melva Fenstermaker Cloward:

We’re sorry for your loss. He was a good man and cousin to our mom. May you find comfort at this difficult time.

From Carla Mortenson:

My sympathies to Dan & Dena (& family) wishing you peace at this difficult time.

From LaMar Long:

Dave was a very good friend and sorry to hear of his passing. Give my regards to his family.

From Carma Vaughn Oldham:

Stormy and I are so sorry for your loss. Dave was a good friend of my parents.

From Jennie Koch:

Prayers for you all. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you strength and love.

From David Cole :

Thoughts and Prayers to the family

From Tyson and Amber Jones:

Thoughts and Prayers to all of the Fenstermaker Family in your time of loss.

From Jane Searle :

So sorry, Dave and Darlene, what a fun couple! I am sure they are having a wonderful reunion.

From Matt & Tami Clark:

Darena, Roger, Clint, Amber, and family, Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

From Darold Staker:

From Darold &Julie Staker Are prayers to the family

From Richard & Cleo Gallegos :

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

From Gene & Juanita Sorg :

Our sincerest condolences! Dave was a character, always enjoyed his stories.

From Dick Jensen Family :

Thinking of all of your families

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