David Ambler

David Lee Ambler, age 53, of Lamar, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at his home.        David was born May 24, 1956 in Garnett, Kansas, to Thomas and Melba (Hess) Ambler.  Moving with his family to Barton County at a young age, Dave attended Lamar schools and graduated with the Lamar High School class of 1974.  He worked for MFA and Orlan Kellenberger for several years and for Bub Curless Construction for more than twenty years, retiring due to ill health.        Survivors include his mother, Melba Ambler, two sons, Rex Ambler and Max Ambler, his older sister, Deborah Ann Ambler, his brother and sister-in-law, Dennis & Beatrice Ambler, and his younger sister, Denise & husband Daniel Mankey, all of Lamar.  He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Ambler.        Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Daniel Funeral Home with Rob Wilson officiating.  Burial will be in Tolsom Cemetery in Vernon County.        Memorial contributions are suggested to the David Ambler Family in care of Daniel Funeral Home.