David L. Myers

David Lee Myers passed away in the early morning hours on November 19th, 2024, at Lilac Homes in Dilworth, MN. His unique inner strength and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by so many.

David was born and raised in Moorhead, MN. He was the third child born to Frank and Margaret Myers following brother Paul and sister Pam in the family line-up. In his youth David loved spending time with his family at West McDonald Lake, holidays with family in Fargo, visiting relatives in the Ada/Borup countryside, as well as with friends in his very early childhood exploring the Red River corridor behind his home at RR 3. In his early teens David began work at NDSU Residents Dining Center, a first job that he enjoyed very much.

After high school he continued to live and work in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Unfortunately, just prior to his 21st birthday David was involved in a tragic hit and run accident in the summer of 1985. As a result, he would spend the next 9 months recovering in the hospital and being constantly remined by Doctors and Nurses that he would never be able to do basic tasks and would struggle to have a useful life. The accident left him permanently disabled with limited use of only one arm and wheelchair bound. But as a testament to his strong determination and character David never let his physical limitations define him. Upon release from the hospital our Parents dedicated themselves to caring for David in their home. Our mother survived our dad by 26 years, and she continued to care for David by herself until her passing in October of 2023.

David had many wonderful experiences with his special friend, Kelly. She would visit David regularly; they would play Farkle, bags, attend RedHawks or simply listen to the Twins or watch Bison football games together. Kelly was a dedicated friend to David and helped him in countless ways, and we sincerely thank her for that.

David is survived by brother Paul Myers (Lael), sister Pam Schmidt (Brian Carey), aunts VelRae Burkholder, Donna Myers, Uncle Carl Myers (Janelle), nieces Brianna Molck (Chad), Chelayne Molck (Aaron), nephews Justin Myers (Magen), Josh Myers (Charli) and Alex Schmidt, 2 great nieces, 2 great nephews, 1 bonus great niece and 4 bonus great nephews, and many loving cousins. 

David will be missed but never forgotten and we take solace in the fact that he has been liberated from his wheelchair and is once again united with Mom and Dad.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 a.m., in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead, MN.