David Monroe

David L. Monroe passed away at age 78, peacefully at his home on January 25, 2013, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 11, 1934 in Galion, Ohio. He graduated from high school in 1953, attended Bowling Green College and graduated from Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio in 1957. He did a stint in the Army and then began his teaching career at Coral Shores High School, where he taught from 1958 to 1973 and was also the football coach.
Dave then worked for Coulter Electronics, Xerox, Sands of the Keys, and the Florida Keys Electric Coop. He retired in 1993.
Dave married his lovely wife, Brenda in 1982 and they were happily married for 31 years. Dave enjoyed boating and living in the Keys.
Dave is survived by his wife Brenda, daughter Mauna (Freddy) Lee of Live Oak, FL; son Monty Monroe of Orlando, FL; stepdaughter Holly (Donnie) Elomina of Key West, FL; stepson Joshua (Amy) Hodson of St. George Island, FL; Grandchildren: Krista, Cody, Jacob, Jade, Ashli, and DJ; Great Grandchildren: Annabell and Roman.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ida Monroe, brother Chuck, and sister Charlotte.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Edenaire homeowner’s park on Coral Ave, Plantation Key, on Saturday, February 9, at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc., 92001 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070, or to Coral Shores High School, care of the Athletic Department, 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.

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