David Cornwell
June 04, 2012
David W. Cornwell, 56, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, unexpectedly at Bailey Auto Sales in Des Moines.
David was born September 6, 1955, to Harold “Rube” and Barbara Cornwell. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1973.
“Corndog” enjoyed driving a four-wheeler at Knoxville Raceway. He was an avid NASCAR and Sprint car race fan. He also loved going to Colorado four-wheeling with his uncles and cousins, and camping at Saylorville and Jetty Park in Florida.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Barbara Cornwell; sister, Mary (Rich) Terrano; nephew, Ron Bougher; niece, Shelby Terrano; brother-in-law, Jay Baumann; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold “Rube”; sister, Susan Baumann; and his grandparents, Bob and Wilma Powell, and Velma and Orlie Russell.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Da Vita Des Moines Dialysis or Prosthetic Orthotics.
David’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Da Vita.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Debra Brightman Wheeler
06/07/2012
Barb and Mary I am so sorry for your loss, I saw that Susan passed away recently and was going to write you then and did not get to it.
I remember you all growing up and have such fond memories. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandi Zavalla-Bowen
06/07/2012
Dave was always such a sweet guy. We went to LHS class of '73 and have fond memories. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, my dear friend.
Deb Palmer
06/06/2012
I am so sorry for Your Loss of David ! I always referred to him as "4 Wheeler Dave" and will never forget this Kind hearted man that was always their for anybody, anytime that you needed a Freind! Dave will be GREATLY Missed by The Drivers, Employees, Friends and Fans at Knoxville Raceway.I Will always Remember the Days of Racing at Knoxville and How Dave Always was ready to go to work and Push Those Sprint Car Drivers out on the Raceway and Enjoy the evening with Racing Friends and Fans!! Dave Will be Missed Dearly but NEVER Forgotten For How many peoples lives he has touched one way or another . Saturday night racing will Not be the same but Dave will be remember each and every race! Miss You already! Deb.
Freida Kerby
06/06/2012
Mary and Barb: I am so very sorry for your loss this week and the suddeness of this. I am so glad that we had a couple of chances to get together this winter. I miss him already and I am thinking of all of the good times we had especially camping and at Sanibel Island.