- Date Of Birth: October 13, 1941
- Date Of Death: September 26, 2016
- State: Utah
David Garry Mallet, age 74, passed away peacefully at home, 26 September 2017 in Wasilla, Alaska. Dave was born in Tooele, Utah, on October 13, 1941, to Daveral and Ada Peasnall Mallet. He was one of 12 children. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He led an accomplished life. He was a devote member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in the Bishopric, High Council, and many other positions.
Dave married one of the many loves of his life, Nancy Cheryl Green, on May 4 1962. Dave and Cheryl celebrated a 54-year eternal marriage even though he always thought their anniversary was May 5th. He made friends easily, and had many. Lonnie Wood from Wasilla, Alaska was his favorite fishing buddy, construction friend, and the Honorary Boy’s Club president. (Meaning they went to McDonald’s three times a week for a senior drink and a chat with all the “boys”.)
There wasn’t anything Dave couldn’t fix. He was an exceptional carpenter and handyman. His greatest and most cherished hobby was collecting “perfectly good stuff” (junk), and hiding it in plain sight. Dave had a strong and dependable work ethic. He was reliable and seldom missed work. While he was employed at Tooele Army Depot he helped assemble the Red-Eye Missile and was sent to Germany to teach them how to make it fly. He retired from Dugway Proving Ground as an Electronic Technician. Dave returned to work because he was driving us crazy being bored, later working as a construction worker for Hansel Phelps. Following that he was a superintendent at Layton Construction. After his third and final retirement, he was a handy man for the elderly.
Dave is survived by his beautiful wife Nancy Cheryl Mallet. Children Brenda (Tom) DeNitto, Gary (Shelly) Mallet, Jalean Mallet, Katrina (Alan) Spencer, and Travis (Cheyenne) Mallet. Siblings: Merle (Jackie) Struhs, Ross (Brenda) Mallet, and Sister Carol Pulley. He is also survived by 15 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. He was loved by all who met him, with the exception of his daughter’s boyfriends. He will be greatly missed!
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kenneth Struhs, Lynn Struhs, Wayne Struhs, Larry Mallet, Buddy Mallet, Marlin Mallet, CalRoy Mallet, and sister Valdonna Struhs.
