David Newton Clingan, Jr.

David Newton Clingan, Jr., 95, of Westminster, died Friday, March 3, 2023. Born November 15, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late David N. and Elizabeth Stem Clingan. He was the husband of the late Nancy L. Clingan, nee Redmer, his wife of 30 years before her passing.

He was a veteran of the United States Army from 1946-1947, and the United States Air Force from 1948-1954. He worked as a supply specialist for the Military Department State of Maryland, in the Air Defense Program, retiring in 1974. From 1983 until 1992, he was working for the United States National Guard Bureau at Edgewood as a dispatcher-maintenance technician.

He was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1393, a life member and past post commander of the VFW Post 467, the American Legion post 31, Loyal order of Moose 1381, BPO Elks 2277, Golden Eagle Aerie 2226, and NARFE.

He is survived by his sister, Jean Zepp; his step-daughter, Linda Evans and husband Jeff of Manchester; step-son-in-law, John Cousins of Finksburg; step-grandchildren, Chris Cousins, Robin Hoke, Michael, Tad, and Troy Foertsch, and their families which include 15 step-great-grandchildren and numerous step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Shipley and Rosalie Peeling; brother, James Clingan; step-daughter, Kathy Cousins; and step-granddaughter Debbie Foertsch.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 91 Willis Street, Westminster 21157. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 am, Friday, March 10, 2023, at the St. John Roman Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster 21157. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to the St. John Roman Catholic Church at the address listed above.