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BIXBY David Hugh Bixby, age 86, of San Antonio passed away quietly in his sleep on October 16, 2009. He was born January 27, 1923 in Ontario, California and graduated Berkeley University in California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Marie Nevison Bixby. David served as a B-17 pilot for the U.S. Army Air Corp. in WW II with 35 combat missions in the European Theater. He enlisted on August 31, 1942 and separated from the military on August 4, 1945 having been awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and an Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters. David Bixby had a career as an entomologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Following his Civil Service retirement, he owned and managed a plant nursery in Brackettville, Texas having retired to Ft. Clark Springs. Having lived in California, Oregon, Arizona, Hawaii, Brownsville, Bulverde, San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and Abilene, Texas, David Bixby chose to retire at Madison Estates Retirement Community in San Antonio where he has resided for the last 13 years. An avid photographer, a proficient computer "guru" in technology who printed the Madison newsletter including the 6th floor happenings and greenhouse manager at Madison for many years, as well as a world traveler and "Grandpa" to any who needed one, David Bixby was a loving supportive family man who lived actively and productively many years with his faithful dog, Curly until ill health overtook him.David Bixby is predeceased by his wife, Ethel Marie Nevison Bixby and his parents Elisabeth Davis Bixby and Hugh Carlisle Bixby. He is survived by his son, Bruce David Bixby and his wife Debbie; daughters Dorothy Marie Bixby West and her husband Bruce; Marilyn Jean Bixby Barry and her husband Richard; and Barbara Joan Bixby Goodell and her husband Mark. Grandchildren are Jana Brooke Bixby Horn and her husband Mark; Andrea Michelle Barry Luu and her husband Philip; Shane Allen Barry; and Kristen Leigh Bixby Bartis and her husband Mike. In addition, David is survived by six great-grandchildren; Victoria, Brady, Elizabeth, Wesley, Jozy, and Makayla. David was a loving supportive husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. SERVICES A memorial service for friends will be held at Madison Estates, 8645 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas Sunday October 18, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. At a later date, family will have a "Celebration of Life" in fond memory of our Dad/Grandpa/Poppy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association.

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David H. Bixby

January 27, 1923 - October 16, 2009