David John Meiners

David John Meiners, age 70, went home to be with the Lord in his Fallbrook home on June 15, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1946 in Alhambra, Calif. to parents Jack and Catherine Meiners.

He grew up primarily in the small town of Delano, where he participated in scouting, eventually obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He lived by the scout law of always being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and obedient to put God first and his family next.

He loved baseball and participated in several other sports as a participant, coach, umpire and fan. The Grand Slam Winner Sports Decathlon Award was given to him in 1964, his senior year in high school. David also loved the Cincinnati Reds and followed and rooted for this team his whole life, being an avid Reds card collector.

After high school, he met the love of his life, Vicki Rice, while attending Bakersfield Community College. He went on to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in social work from Fresno State University before marrying Vicki in Delano on September 6, 1969.

He was hired by the US Postal Service and the two moved to Fallbrook in 1975. The couple then spent their time working hard in this community, being active members of LifePointe Church, and raising their two daughters, Ann and Heather.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Meiners, and son-in-law, Mark Aragon. David is survived by his mother, Catherine Meiners; his wife of 46 years, Vicki Meiners; daughter Ann (Meiners) Aragon, and daughter Heather (Meiners) Petersen and her husband Eric. He was also loved by many other extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, June 25, at 1 p.m. at LifePointe Church in Fallbrook at 221 North Pico and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted to “LifePointe Church” with a note of funds going to “Historical Preservation” as David was the church historian for over 30 years.