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Portrait of David William Sabers
In loving memory of Dave Sabers

David William Sabers

August 11, 1961 – December 7, 2021
Lived 60 years
West Prairie · Lennox, South Dakota
Life story

David William Sabers passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1961 to Don and Shirley Sabers. He grew up in Salem, SD and graduated from Salem High School. He worked at the family business- The Short Stop- for many years as a mechanic and operated the wrecker towing service there. He was married to Juanita Gross on June 29, 1989. They raised four children: Jennifer, Jason, Aaron, and Angela. Most recently, he worked for Sturdevant’s Auto Parts in Salem, SD as an Automotive Parts & Accessory Sales Person.

He enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers. He loved to ride his Harley with his wife Juanita. He and Juanita also spent many nights on the dance floor together. They had great fun decorating the outside of their home in Montrose, SD for Halloween and Christmas. He also installed an antique lighted gas pump next to an old car by their garage. He and Juanita enjoyed taking the old Lincoln out for a drive. He was always willing to repair cars for family and friends. He and Juanita loved to spend time with their children and grandchildren. Fireworks with the grandkids were always a highlight for him.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Juanita Sabers, Montrose; parents, Don and Shirley Sabers, Salem; daughter, Jennifer (Kory) Klinkel of Sioux Falls; son, Jason (Jacki) Gross of Sioux Falls; son, Aaron (Amy) Gross of Hartford; daughter, Angela (Derek) Miles of Lennox; ten grandchildren, Caden and Natalie Gross; Carter and Sophia Gross; Will, Mason, and Norah Gross; and Jace, Zade, and Jade Miles; siblings, Shawn (Jim) Giesler; Mike (Celeste) Sabers; Kevin (Tammy) Sabers; all of Salem.

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1961
Born August 11
1967
David was 6 when the first Super Bowl was played
1969
David was 8 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
David was 10 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1977
David was 16 when Star Wars opened in theaters
1982
David was 21 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1989
David was 28 when the Berlin Wall fell
1995
David was 34 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2021
Passed away December 7, age 60
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