Donn David Mayfield's Obituary
Donn David “Dave” Mayfield age 72, of Vandalia, IL, born October 17, 1947 to Marlene (Tedrick) and Donald Mayfield, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19.
At a young age, Dave and his family moved to Vandalia. He attended Vandalia Community High School where he was a standout track star setting state records, played football and developed his artistic abilities. After high school, Dave attended seminary school at Concordia University until he decided on a new path. He studied radiology in Clayton, MO where he did medical illustrations while pursuing a career in radiology. After graduating, he was selected as one of six to participate in BJC Healthcare’s nuclear medicine program.
Dave was known to all as a great storyteller with an undeniable laugh. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #16, the Vandalia Shrine Club, President of St. James Lutheran Church Council and served his community on the County Board. Dave was a man of incredible artistic talents which he leveraged in the service of others. He brought a creative approach to life including clowning to raise money for the Shriner’s Hospital, teaching his family the importance of nature conservation and restoring things to their former glory. Dave’s legacy will carry on through his extended family and friends. He would ask that we always put ourselves aside and focus on the good that we can do together as a community. A final lesson from a life well lived.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Diane (Eckhardt) Mayfield; his sons Chad (Shannon) and Matthew (Alice) Mayfield; his grandchildren Brittany Siebert, Brooke Mayfield, Chase Mayfield, Natalie Mayfield and Claire Mayfield; brothers Michael Mayfield and Jeremy (Rebecca) Mayfield; sister Sheri (Allan) VonBehren. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that he dearly loved.
Memorial donations are suggested to either McInturff Cemetery or Fear Nothing Cancer Support.
McInturff Cemetery accepts donations for maintenance of their grounds. Mail donations to 4151 East 1550 Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471.
Fear Nothing is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for local cancer patients and their families. Donation information can be found online at: http://fearnothing.life via email: [email protected] or by phone: (217) 649-1419.
Graveside funeral service will be held at McInturff Cemetery, in Hagarstown, IL on Saturday May 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the service will be standing only with social distancing efforts in place. Online condolences may be made at www.hohltandfilefh.com
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