David Seth Hornbeck, Jr., 77, passed away May 22, 2021 due to illness.
David was born September 10, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Welma Ann Campbell Hornbeck and David Seth Hornbeck, Sr. He was an only child growing up in a military family, eventually settling in Sacramento, California. He graduated from Claremont College with a BS in Economics. He also obtained a Bachelor of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City and an MS in Library Science. He made his career of nearly 40 years at the University of Utah Marriott Library, retiring in 2009. He married Alice Francis March 20, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
David was extraordinarily kind and gentle. He had wonderful manners and engaged the affection of most who met him. He was a proud descendant of old New York Dutch heritage and a lifelong member of the Holland Society. He served as lector of All Saints Episcopal Church for many years. He volunteered at the Pantry of St. Paul and was also an usher and greeter there.
David was of delicate health and suffered several operations throughout his life. Yet he always fought vigorously and courageously to press forward.
David is survived by his wife, Alice, his daughter, Cynthia Mickleson (Ryan), and his stepdaughter, Claire Francis (Clark Clements).
We wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to all our wonderful friends and neighbors for their thoughtful and generous understanding and support. We also express our gratitude to the many doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers that generously assisted David along his healthcare journey.
A memorial service for David Seth Hornbeck will be held Monday, July 12, at 10 am at St. Paul’s Episcopal church, 261 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT. Masks required inside the sanctuary. An outdoor reception will be held in the courtyard after the service.
A small parking lot is located directly West, across the street from the church. Additional parking is available at the IHC parking lot located half a block South of St. Paul’s on 900 East.
I am saddened by news of the death of David Hornbeck, a 1969 UTS classmate. While I did not know him well, I experienced first hand the kindness and gentleness spoken of in the obituary. In addition, I married a young woman from Salt Lake City so we shared that slight geographical connection also. My sincere condolences to David's family and all those who knew and worked with him. We are blessed to have known him.
Those who worked with David recall him as a very knowledgeable and productive colleague. He will surely also be remembered as one whose manner was unfailingly considered and considerate.
Dearest Alice, My prayers and love go out to you and Claire. We’ve not kept in touch, but you and David have always been in my heart. Blessings that he is now at peace! Love and condolences, Kay 😪