David Lynn Mynard

David Lynn Mynard of Fort Collins passed away unexpectedly at the age of 59 on January 18, 2017. Dave was born in Denver, Colorado on August 23, 1957 to the late Eleanor and Jack Mynard. He attended elementary and middle school in Denver and Arvada, Colorado and then attended high school in Berthoud, Colorado graduating in May of 1975. He grew up playing sports, fishing and camping and was a member of the Boy Scouts. Dave was an outstanding athlete lettering in three sports during his high school years (football, wrestling and track –field events) and was also involved in many activities during his high school years which included Art, Drama, Falconry, Fall Play, German, Power Lifting and Spring Play. He attended Colorado State University for two years directly after high school and then accomplished his goal to earn his bachelor’s degree in construction management in 1999. His activities included golf, fishing, hiking, camping and he was an avid Broncos and CSU Rams fan. Dave played recreational city league softball and flag football for years and also enjoyed coaching his son Tyler’s JAA football team. Dave was known for his ‘big heart’ by friends and family and for his amazing ability to fix just about anything. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Eleanor Mynard and his sister Kathy. He is survived by his wife Morna, son Tyler (Katherine) of Fort Collins, his brother, Doug (Jane) of Thornton, Colorado. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1 to 5 pm at the Horsetooth Reservoir South Bay Pavilion, 4200 WCR 38E, Fort Collins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Larimer County Humane Society.