David Gordon Brant

Dr. David Brant, DDS, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2109, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas with family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born in Fargo, ND, May 3, 1951. He attended Fargo Public Schools and graduated from South High in 1969. David excelled in high school sports earning several school letters in football, track and his favorite sport, hockey. He played with the American Legion baseball program and in earlier years, swam competitively.

After graduation, David turned down scholarship offers to play collegiate sports at Bemidji University, Ohio State, Concordia and Dartmouth. Instead, he attended UND and participated with the "Fighting Sioux" hockey program before transferring to NSDU. During hockey practice at UND, UND's football coach recruited David to play football. Once at NDSU the track coach wanted David for the track team, recruiting him three years after his last track meet in high school.

David graduated with a BS degree in zoology. He coached and refereed youth hockey for the School Board, Park Board, South High and local youth organizations. David enjoyed playing amateur men's hockey with the Fargo Blazers in the northwest hockey league during this time. David belonged to Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and remained in contact with many of his fraternity brothers.

David received his dental education from Creighton University, graduating in 1979 and established his solo dental practice in Fargo. David remained in contact with many of his dental school classmates.

Survivors include his wife, Connie; his three sons, Alexander, Nicholas and Matthew; two sisters, Kathy (Bruce) Bandy and Patty (Keith) Larson; brother, Paul (Gayle) Brant; 9 nieces and nephews and 9 grand nieces and nephews; cousin, Marnee Brant who was his third "sister"; special friend and "brother", Larry Quamme, who shares the honor of having the South High Football Field named after them; Ron Dobervich, who has been in David's life since they were three; and his hockey playing and coaching teammate, Jim Shaw.

David was preceded in death by both his parents.

David wishes to thank all friends and school classmates, especially Joel Young, Lee Swanson and Pat Scherling, along with many others for being in his life.

We had a lot of fun!

Cancer touches many lives and David's journey was made easier due to all the help of family and dear friends during this awful time. They were his angels. His wife Connie was by his side throughout his cancer journey. Special thanks to Lee Swanson and his help in getting David to out of town medical appts.

In lieu of flowers please contribute to the charity of your choice and hug your kids and grandkids.