Dave VanGorder Sr. served in the United States Coast Guard; he served time over in Vietnam during the war. Dave was always proud to serve his country. Dave loved to hunt, fish, and golf, along with making things with his hands. Spending time with family, he cherished the most of making memories to pass on from generation to generation. Dave was also a protective man when it came to family and friends. If someone needed help, whether he knew them or was a stranger, he would help them out as much as he could.
Father: Dean VanGorder; Mother: Irene VanGorder; Wife: Christine VanGorder; 6 sons: David VanGorder Jr., Josh Perry, Nathan VanGorder, Matthew VanGorder, Nicholas VanGorder, Lucas VanGorder; 2 step-sons: Nicholas Spencer, Joseph Spencer; 2 Daughters: Elisa VanGorder Wakulik, Tasha Daugherty; 1 step-daughter: Tia Spencer; Brother: Tim VanGorder; Sister: Laurie Long; Several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.