David P. Vader

David P. Vader, born December 15th, 1958 to parents Joe and Levon Vader in Gunnison, CO - passed on June 30th, 2024 at his home in Gunnison, CO surrounded by family - from complications of Multiple Myeloma, which he battled for 13 years. David graduated from Gunnison High School in 1977 and immediately joined the United States Air Force, moving to Victorville California after basic training. He married Arvena Murdock, the love of his life, on September 15th, 1979. He served as a Aircraft Armament System Technician throughout his career. He served in California, England, and North Dakota during his career. In his time with the Air Force he received several awards including the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon and a Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. During his time in England they had their son Brandon. He retired with honors in 1993 as a Staff Sargent from Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota. He and his family returned to Gunnison, CO in 1993 where he worked at Monty's Auto Parts until he retired in 2022.

Muscle cars and motorcycles ran in his veins, and he shared that passion with those around him. Good music, good food, and good company followed where he went. He was loved and will be missed by many.