David Alfred Lord

David Alfred Lord, 80, of New Brighton MN died on April 21, 2024 from complications related to cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed. David was born in Binghamton, New York on February 1, 1944 to Ila M. (Edmonds) Lord and A. Taylor Lord. He graduated from Chenango Valley High School and went on to graduate from Hartwick College in Oneonta NY with a degree in Chemistry. He later attained his Master's of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School. He was married in 1971 to his loving wife of 52 years, Cindi (Weston) Lord. As the youngest of 5 children David enjoyed theater, sports, and music as a child. He spent many happy summers at his sister Beverly's farm. At the age of 12 David lost his mother suddenly. His father passed away when David was a senior in college. These losses were central to forming David's philosophy in life to always let those he loved know how much they meant to him. David started his professional life as a chemist for Dupont. He then went on to serve for 19 years as a pastor in the Congregational denomination, ministering in churches in Massachusetts, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Most recently he worked as a chemistry teacher in Burnsville and Hopkins High Schools. He was registered as a substitute teacher until the day of his death and found the most joy in his professional life in teaching and mentoring young people. David's hobbies were many and varied. He spent many years enjoying Scottish Country Dancing with his wife Cindi and a dedicated group of dancers in both Massachusetts and Minnesota. He was an avid Women's Hockey fan and spent many years as a proud board member and two-time co-president of the University of Minnesota Power Play Club, the team's boosters. Weekends in winter were devoted to watching the Lady Gophers, attending chalk talks, and cheering them on to victory. He was thrilled at this year's formation of the Professional Women's Hockey League and seeing so many familiar names out on the ice. David also enjoyed working with his hands. Notable projects over the years included a swing set made with daughter Bethany and several iterations of a deck complete with trellises for his favorite Clematis plants. In his "semi-retired" years David loved to visit with friends and family, make delicious baked goods, read, and attend his grandchildren's many activities. David is preceded in death by his mother, Ila, his father, Taylor, mother- and father in-law Rose and Tom Weston, brothers John and Doug, sister Beverly, brothers-in-law Frank and Dick, and sister-in-law Barbara. He is survived by his wife Cindi, sister Eleanor Stethers, daughter Bethany (Ross) Penna, granddaughters Fiona [11], Skylar [9], and Evelyn [9], his best friends of many years Lanny and Linda Parsons, and his silly rescue dog Trevor. He is also survived by loving family including in-laws, Tommy (Linda), Diane (Charlie), and Kevin (Patti) as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom he adored. Special thanks to his dear friends Dave and Joyce Jose who supported him in many ways over many years, most recently helping drive him to appointments and keeping he and Cindi fed during the stressful days of cancer treatment. A celebration of life will be held at Lake Harriet United Methodist Church in Edina MN on May 5, 2024 at 2pm. Please consider wearing red or your favorite U of M gear in David's honor. Reception and refreshments to follow. The service can be watched via livestream at https://lakeharrietumc.org/stream/ In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in David's honor to the University of Minnesota Power Play Club: https://www.powerplayclub.org/donate or a charity of your choice.

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David Alfred Lord

February 1, 1944 - April 21, 2024

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David Alfred Lord

February 1, 1944 - April 21, 2024

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