David was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 22, 1943 to Max Niese and Katherine Meinzer. He graduated from ASU in 1968 with a Master Degree in Engineering and worked for Arizona Highway Department. On March 10, 1979, he married the love of his life, Patti.
David was a devoted husband and father. He was a problem-solver who often took on difficult projects at work. He was a spiritual man, loving, humorous and witty,
and he had great love for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.
His wife, Patricia A. Niese nee Anderson, children Michael (Mike) Niese, and wife Ana Lou, Steve Smalley, and wife Vonya, daughter Deanna Smalley, nine Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild, survive David. David is preceded in death by his father Max Niese, mother Katherine Niese nee Meinzer and brother Michael Niese.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, at the Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009.
All are welcome at the Celebration of David’s Life and the reception immediately following the service at the home of son, Steve Smalley.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Special Olympics at https://give.specialolympics.org/page/contribute/ per David’s wishes. The family of David Max Niese wishes to thank the staff at Immanuel Assistant Living and Boswell Hospital for their care and comfort for David during his last days.
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