David Deane Reimers
May 31, 2012
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Dave Reimers, 54, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA. “I have had a great life.” A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 1:30 pm at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Family will greet friends following the service. Dave’s cremated remains will be laid to rest at Glenwood Cemetery in Ogden Cemetery at a later date.
David was born March 31, 1958 to Maurice and Mary Jean Reimers in Pittsburgh, PA but grew up in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Hoover High School in 1976, Iowa State University in 1980 with a B.S. degree in Science and Humanities, and Drake University in 1987 with his master’s degree in Education. Dave was employed at DMACC for over 25 years as a Student Employment Specialist. Previously he worked for Orchard Place where he met Toni. They have been married for over 25 years. Dave was an avid Cyclone, Chicago Cubs fan; and loved jazz music. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Lake Okoboji, Lake Panorama and Cutty’s Campground. Dave was a man who loved unconditionally.
His memory will be treasured until they are again reunited, by his wife, Toni; his parents, Maurice and Mary Jean; parents-in-law, Anthony and Patricia Terrones; brothers-in-law, Vincent (Angie), Joe, and Phil Terrones; sisters-in-law, Teresa (Randy) Dale, Rita (Mark) Hines, RaeAnn (Greg) Berg-Karas, Susan (Russ) Kunze; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave was greeted in heaven by his brother, Michael; and his dog, Max.
The following are the charities closest to Dave’s heart. Camp Hertko Hollow, Gift of Life Transplant House, Taylor House Hospice and DMACC Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. The family wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
Monty South
06/04/2012
I am saddened by Dave passing away. He was a terrific man with a positive attitude. He transferred his positive feelings onto others and today those feelings are still being transferred. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dave's wife, Toni, and to his family. Dave will dearly be missed by all in the vocational rehabilitation field that know and worked with him over the years.
Monty South
Jeff Kelly
06/04/2012
Dave always had a great attitude, he did not complain about his health issues he was always a positive person to be around. Along with a great attitude Dave was a great Iowa State fan and loved to talk about the cyclones. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff
Sue Lande
06/04/2012
On behalf of Grand View University Career Services we express our condolences to the family of Dave. We enjoyed working with him.
Take care.
Sue Lande
Susie Stearns
Patty Holmes
06/04/2012
Dave was always so helpful to us in finding the right work study student and other aspects making the sure the students were helped.
We will miss his positive attitude to life. Best wishes to the family.
Lori Gelhaar
06/04/2012
On behalf of the KEY in Des Moines group, we are saddened to hear the news of Dave passing away. It was a pleasure working with him over the years and he will be truly missed! Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Loretta McCabe
06/04/2012
Dear Family, I am saddened today to see Dave has passed away.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
I had the wonderful experience of working with Dave at DMACC and getting to know this fun and thoughtful young man. He will greatly missed by so many.
Scott Miller
06/03/2012
Dear Reimers Family,
Yuriko and I were so sorry to hear about Dave. I have had no friend longer, nor have I had another friend with whom I have shared so many great experiences. I will miss him. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Please take care.
Scott