David Windsor

Windsor, David age 78, of Edina, MN, passed away February 23, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Lorna Ekstrom and stepmother, Daphne Ekstrom Eastman. David is survived by his partner of 41 years, Milton (Mel) Keller, sister, Sherry Windsor, brother Charles Ekstrom, nephews, Jason Foslien and Chad Ekstrom, Nieces, Jessica (Foslien) Dittrich, Chelby (Ekstrom) Augello and Candice Ekstrom. David served four years in the United States Air Force. David was an incredible partner, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor to many. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, loved him, and were inspired by him. David had "Joie de Vivre", a zest for life! He loved people, and had a unique way of always encouraging others to be their best. DAVID had a very illustrious 55-year career as a hair designer, hair colorist, and make-up artist. His first 10 years were spent in Minneapolis, MN working with nationally acclaimed Cricket and Guthrie Theatres and managing the Young Quinlan department store beauty salon. In the 1960's, David owned and managed the "House of Windsor", Beauty Salon on 10th and Marquette. At the time he was a contemporary of Horst, Jean Simard and Rocco Altobelli. David was truly a Minneapolis beauty legend and a strong force in the creative community in the 1960's. His work was in great demand by executive women, and television and theater personalities. Working on movie and television location he styled the hair and made-up such stars as Tippi Hedren, Jean Seberg, Bob Hope, Vincent Price, Ava Gabor, and Pauline Trigere. Other celebrity clients included Shirley Hutton (television personality and Mary Kay), Kelly Carlson (of Niptuck) and Paul Majors (Minneapolis and LA newscaster). Eager to continue creating new beauty statements for models and celebrities as well as fashion conscious women, David moved to San Francisco, CA in 1969, where he specialized in Hair color and make-up at Elizabeth Arden and Fabulous Faces. He later opened his own salon on Post St. followed by a studio on Maiden Lane in San Francisco. In 1976, David was one of the first male Beauty Consultants for Mary Kay. Increasing demands as beauty educator and lecturer took David to New York City in 1985. He first designed color at Kenneth's Townhouse salon, then toured the U.S. for one year as a National Educator for LOGICS Colorcremes, by Clairol. He then returned to salon work creating hair color and make-up for Minardi-Minardi lmagemakers and later as Artistic Director for the Color Institute at Saks Fifth Ave. in Manhattan. While in New York, David worked on such personalities as Joan Rivers, Mary Tyler Moore, Gloria Vanderbilt and Liza Minnelli. In August 1992, David returned to Minneapolis, his home, and served as Hair color Specialist/Designer for Regis Salon Mall of America and Horst Salons in Edina, MN. From 1995-2004, David was President/CEO of DAVID WINDSOR IMAGES, INC. of Edina, MN. David was most recently a freelance artist at Sola Salon Studios in Edina, MN. Specializing in "Color" coordination and selection, David's make-overs have appeared on national television and in leading beauty magazines. Memorials may be sent to David's favorite charity, DAV, Disabled Veterans of America. A memorial service for David, with a reception following will be Saturday, March 21, 2015. Visitation at 3:30 pm, with the Service at 4:00 pm and a reception from 5-6 at the Washburn McReavy Funeral Home, Edina Chapel, 5000 W. 50th and Hwy 100, Edina, MN 55436. 952-920-3996.

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David Windsor

February 23, 2015

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