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David Preston Laws
Wednesday, June 27th, 1945 - Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
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David Preston Laws, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home with family by his side. David was born an only child on June 27, 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George Huber and Reba Ione (Hammond) Laws. He was a 1963 graduate of North Side High School and received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Rose Polytechnical Institute (Rose-Hulman University) in 1967. He went on to earn a M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Washington University in St Louis in 1969. David sat for his Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in 1987 and was the President of Pollution Control Systems (PCS) and later InSite, Incorporated.
He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. At various times, he served as the congregation President, Chairman of the Board of Buildings and Maintenance and Superintendent of the Sunday School. David devoted many hours to being a good steward of the earth for the Lord. Through the years, he enjoyed many hobbies including restoring an Austin Healy Sprite and learning to fly an airplane in high school, ham radio operation and photography in college and ballroom dancing and dog rescue and training as an adult.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Helen (Hallien) Laws; children, Joseph (Carrie) Laws of Garrett, Indiana; Sara Meagan (Ryan) West of Wilmington, North Carolina; Sean Esterline of Charlotte, Michigan and Sara Jane (Peter) Schillace of Fort Wayne, Indiana; grandchildren, Evalynn and Preston Laws; Elliot and Julia West; Morgan and Lauren Falconer; Lila, Emma and Sky Esterline; and Mackenzie (Paul) Sanders.
Service is 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3425 Cresent Avenue, with calling one hour prior. Additional calling is on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 5-8 PM at FairHaven Funeral Home, 6557 N. Clinton St. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to the Alzheimer’s Association, Holy Cross Lutheran Building Fund or Humane Fort Wayne.
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Scott W. Pitser
David and were friends from church at First Pres. His father built a traction brace for my father when his back was injured. We had many adventures in Waterswold development chasing game with our BB guns and my beagle. He taught me how to solder electrical wire and developed photos in his lab. What an intelligent you man. He will be missed. My condolences to Helen and the family. Scottie Pitser
Stephen S. Heine
What an amazing young man and he will be remembered for years to come. Thank you for caring for this gentleman and may God also make a special place for you. Say hello to Sara as I"m so happy tp have spoken with her and remember stay in touch as our class will continue to have get togethers. God Speed. Steve Heine
Thomas E. Cross
David Gave me a ride home a few times in his Sprit, he will be missed, and that is not a surprize to me. He was a good man that contributed a lot to most everyone that he knew. I lost contact with him after we graduated, and always regretted that, My condolances to the family and friends who kept contact with him over the years. I am glad to hear of his contibutions and service to people, this country needs more od his influences for good.