David L. Mather (Dave), 71 of Springfield Virginia, unexpectedly passed away on September 3rd, 2021. He passed away at home in his beloved chair of natural causes. Dave was born in Bloomington Indiana to Glen and Diamond Mather. He received his degree in Journalism, with a minor in English, from Indiana University in 1982. He went on to work for different newspapers in both Indiana and Virginia. Dave married Elizabeth Mather (E.A.), after meeting each other at the Indianapolis 500, a race he loved to watch, and refused to miss.
Dave loved to spend his time volunteering for Virginia Airborne Search and Rescue and the Freedom Museum in Manassas Virginia, Northern Virginia Veterans Association, and the Manassas Regional Airport. When not volunteering, Dave loved Graphics Editing and Photography, with always capturing family and friends. He would always do anything for anyone, within being a part of everyone’s life.
Dave was preceded by his father Glen Mather. He was survived by his mother Diamond Mather with his spouse E.A. Mather, children Heather Rothstein and Michelle Aphrodite, and grandchildren T’iyler Rothstein, Jade Carey, Makenna Aphrodite.
A visitation for David will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.demainefunerals.com for the Mather family.
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