David B. McGuire, 65, of Leesburg, passed away at 7 a.m. March 7, 2013, in his residence. He was born May 30, 1947, in Warsaw, to Francis V. and Norma Marie McGuire. On June 16, 2007, he married Sandra Weaver, who survives. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he graduated from Warsaw High School and Manchester College, North Manchester; received a master’s degree from the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne; and earned his Doctorate from Ball State University, Muncie. In his youth, he opened his own business called McGuire Cut Crystal, as well as teaching Martial Arts for many years. He had a lengthy career in education, including teaching at Southwood High School, Wabash; Wawasee Community Schools; and Warsaw Community School Corporation, where he moved on to become principal and superintendent. He was also the superintendent at the Charles A. Beard School Corp., Knightstown, and ending his career as the Central Office Administrator at Elkhart Community Schools. His proudest professional accomplishment was the development of the Alternative Learning Center (Gateway Learning Center) in Warsaw. Also surviving are a son, Michael (and spouse Kelley) McGuire, Warsaw; a daughter, Meighan (and spouse Chad) Laird, Warsaw; a step-daughter, Brittany (and spouse Eric) Morrow, Greenfield; four grandchildren: Autumn Proudfoot, Max McGuire and Chloe Laird, all of Warsaw, and Christina Morrow, Greenfield; a brother, Eugene (and spouse Carolyn) McGuire, Warsaw; a niece; nephews; and his beloved dog Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned. A celebration of life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal S., Warsaw. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be directed to the librarys of Warsaw Community School Corporation, c/o 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196, and would be appreciated by his family. Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
