David Paul Banker

David Paul Banker, 67, of Bristol, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 17, 2013. David was born on November 16, 1945 in Hartford, the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Hahn) Banker. He leaves his devoted wife of 40 years: Roberta "Bobbi" (Zimmerman) Banker, and his four daughters: Amy Banker of FL, Alicia (Mark) Redmond of AZ, Audrey (Billy T) Banker of CT, and Andrea (Joseph) Hedrich of MI.

David leaves his brothers: George (Candice Carson) Banker of CO, Jonathan (Heidi) Banker of Turkey, and Robert (Sue) Banker of OH. He also leaves a sister, Anita (Norman) Ericson of FL. He had 10 grandchildren: Sarah and Kaytlyn Strickland of CT; Olivia Milfort of MA; Mark II, Alanna, Kimberly and Krista Redmond of AZ; Joseph II, Merrick and Wyatt Hedrich of MI, as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved grandpuppy, Molly, with whom he spent most of his days.

David was an avid Ham radio enthusiast, using the call letters WV1D. He was a member of the ARRL and taught several classes with the League. He was also a member of the U.S. Power Squadron. He was a general contractor and was licensed with the CT Association of Land Surveyors. He loved spending time outdoors: hiking, swimming, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving, hunting, fishing and camping.

A home going celebration will be held Saturday, May 25 at 12 noon at Central Baptist Church, 1505 West Street Southington, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church or Vitas Hospice.