Memorial service with military honors for David Ariston, age 63, of Lawton, will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2022 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Snow, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Walters officiating.

The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneal.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.

David passed away May 3, 2022 at OU Medical in Oklahoma City with his family by his side. David "AKA" Dave was born in Torrance, CA on January 11, 1959. After graduating high school, he joined the Army and soon met Tammie in Estherville, Iowa. They were married a year later in 1981 and had two beautiful daughters. Dave spent ten years in Artillery and served in Desert Storm. He received the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Army Achievement and National Defense Service medals, along with many others.

In his younger years, he enjoyed playing racquetball, golf, baseball, and a few others. He received ribbons, awards, and trophies in boxing, baseball, racquetball, and golf. He medically retired from the Army as an E-6 Staff Sergeant. After the military, he worked for his friend, Roger Snow for five years, then Comanche County Memorial Hospital for seventeen years, and then Hilton Hotels where he worked as the maintenance manager.

Dave was a foster dad to many children which include Elvis Poe, Cody Sanchez, and Stephen French (deceased). He was like a second dad to many while his daughters were growing up. Some still call him dad today. After 22 years of marriage, David and Tammie divorced.  He then met Nancy Rivera and has been with her for the last two years.  Dave frequented Back Porch for his Sunday brunches with friends.

Dave had a personality that would light up any room he walked into. He was very proud of his little dog, Iowa.  He enjoyed collecting coins and baseball cards and recently got into collecting swords.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandsons.  Dave enjoyed watching NASCAR, wrestling, golf, football, and many others. His favorite teams were the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Miami Dolphins. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his two daughters – Tamra Hulburt of Cass City, Michigan and Deanna Glenn of Lawton, OK; grandsons – Christian Glenn, Christian Lee Ladnier, Skyler Sagaria, and Jase Glenn; sister – Cathy MacAdam and husband Glen MacAdam; brothers – Carl Ariston and wife Cindy Ariston and Rofino Ariston Jr.; cousins – Rose Eberle, Roy Kramer, Veronic Giefer, and Linda Louder; nieces – Mindy Thongvanh, Donna Hall, and Deana Holzer; nephews – Nick and Chris Ariston, Alex Gilbert, Saadat Nazari, and Dylan MacAdam; along with many second cousins. Kenneth Lowry, who he called son and took him to all his medical appointments when his daughters could not. He is also survived by his dog, Iowa and his girlfriend Nancy Rivera.  He is proceded in death by his mother, Donna Hite; father - Rofino Ariston; brothers – Ralph and Mike Ariston; and his granddaughter - Kaylenne Hulburt.