David Lawrence Cattell, son of the late Harold and Louise (Hammond) Cattell, was born July 15, 1935, at Adrian, Mich. He entered into eternal rest July 30, 2015, at the age of 80 years.
On Nov. 28, 1959, he was married at Mountain View, Mo., to Erma Faye Hansford, who preceded him in death on July 30, 2011.
Mr. Cattell served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
After returning to Mountain View, he began working in a tire shop, delivered milk and also did construction work. Mr. Cattell went on to serve the City of Mountain View for 50 years in many capacities. Over the years, he worked in every department for the city, served as policeman, councilman and mayor. During this time, he was fire chief for 40 years, and continued as safety officer to the present time. Mr. Cattell was dedicated to, and honored to serve, the citizens of Mountain View.
He is survived by two sons, Larry Eugene Cattell and wife, Diana, of Mountain View, and Paul David Cattell and wife, Ronda, of Stroud, Okla.; five grandchildren, Amanda Weakley and husband, Todd, Adam Cattell and friend, Stephanie, Stacy Parsons and husband, Fred, Jennifer Davis and husband, Chad, Tina Roberts and husband, Brannon; six great-grandchildren, Alexis and Payton Parsons, Chandler and Parker Davis, Emma Roberts, Paislee Cattell, and seventh great-grandchild Baby Weakley, due in November; two brothers, Jim and George Cattell; and two sisters, Joyce Lavery and Patty Mills.
His parents; wife; one sister, Evelyn; and two nephews, Mike and Patrick Cattell, precede him in death.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Bro. Stacey Prewett and Bro. Stanley Murphy officiating. Interment was in Old City Cemetery, Mountain View. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
