David Elder

David Byron Elder, age 70, of Worthington, Ohio, passed peacefully on February 23, 2019 surrounded by his wife Ann and daughters Stephanie and Lauren. David was the only child of Byron and Mildred Elder of Columbus. He graduated from Whetstone High School in 1966. He then attended Miami University where he met his wife, Ann, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. David was an active member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then went on to attend The Ohio State University where he received his Master of Arts in Public Administration. David joined the City of Worthington in 1971 as an Administrative Assistant and was then named City Manager in 1981. He was a community visionary, a dedicated public servant and a leader who genuinely cared for the well being of the residents of Worthington. He oversaw tremendous growth throughout his years as City Manager and retired in 2007. He served 26 years as City Manager and was one of the longest serving City Managers in the state of Ohio upon retiring. He was a member of the Ohio City Management Association, the International City Management Association, and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. He served as the President of OCMA for 2 years. Awards received include the 2001 William H. Anderson Award for Excellence in Public Service from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission; the Career Achievement Award from the Ohio City Management Association; the Career Development/Mentoring Award from the Ohio City Management Association; and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from The Ohio State University John Glenn School of Public Affairs. David was an active member of the Dublin-Worthington Rotary since April 1, 1990 and was a member of the Greater Worthington Sertoma. He was also an active member of Maple Grove United Methodist Church since 1951. David was a lifelong member at York Golf Club and enjoyed playing golf, tennis, softball and basketball. He loved being on the water, whether it was on his boat or at the beach on Sanibel Island, FL. Above all, the time with his family was his greatest love. David is survived by his bride of 45 years Ann, daughters Stephanie (Patrick) Koors, Lauren (Adam) Roberts; grandchildren Magnus, Charlotte, Reed and Kate. Contributions in lieu of flowers to Maple Grove United Methodist Church and Dublin-Worthington Rotary.

David Elder

December 19, 1948 - February 23, 2019