David E. Lakin

David E. Lakin 64, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in his Indianapolis home surrounded by family. David was born May 3, 1952 in Indianapolis and graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis. He graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He married Catherine Mary Coons, April 5, 1975 at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis. They were lifelong residents of Indianapolis. David is survived by his loving wife Catherine; daughter, Anne Tordai, husband Ferdinand; grandchildren Lilly, Violet and Iris Tordai; daughter, Jill High, husband Justin; grandchildren, Evelyn, Lena and Nathan High; parents, Robert and Norma Lakin; and sister, Deborah Graham. David was a beloved family man who dedicated himself to the care of his family. David joined the US Postal Service in 1981 as a letter carrier and held supervisor positions at several postal stations throughout Indianapolis. He became Postmaster of Noblesville in 2002 and served there until his retirement in 2009. After retirement he pursued his interest in history by joining the reenactment staff of the Indiana Historical Society. Later he took a position as a gallery guide at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and took up painting as a hobby. David was an avid outdoorsman and passionate advocate for environmental causes in Indianapolis. He co-founded Groups Advocating Urban Greenspace Environments (GAUGE) after experiencing the destruction of a beloved wooded area in his neighborhood. He was a founding board member of Central Indiana Land Trust. After retirement, he and Cathy would spend most weekends camping at Indiana State parks. After retirement, he pursued his lifelong love of music by devoting himself to learning to read music and taking formal guitar lessons. He could often be found at small local venues playing songs he had written himself. He produced a CD of his own songs in the last months of his life. A memorial service with reception following, will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, Indianapolis on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

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David E. Lakin

May 3, 1952 - April 17, 2017