David Alan Boston

David A. Boston, age 71 of Sylvania passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 in The Toledo Hospital. He was born January 17, 1947 in Kentucky. Dave has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in business administration from the University of Toledo with a diverse background in both the public and private sectors. Dave worked for the City of Toledo for 15 years starting out in an entry level human resources position after receiving his undergraduate degree. In addition to working in the human resources area he served as the Safety Director supervising police and fire operations, Assistant City Manager for Administration and was the City Manager during his last four years with the City of Toledo. Dave was the President of the Associated General Contractors Association of Northwest Ohio and negotiated labor contracts with the building trades in Northwest Ohio on behalf of the contractors. Dave became the President of Vista Development a Rudolph/Libbe Company doing development projects in Northwest Ohio and the Mid-West. Dave was the COO for Cavista Corporation and oversaw real estate sales, development projects and construction activity in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Dave served on the Anne Grady Board of Directors and Anne Grady Foundation Board of Directors for a number of years before joining the staff as the Executive Director. He had a passion for golf, hanging out with his buddies and his grandchildren. Friends may visit the family at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Anne Grady Services 1525 Eber Rd. Holland, Ohio 43528. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com