David Svatos
December 14, 2016
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David James Svatos, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Home in Des Moines, Iowa.
David was born November 16, 1956 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado to Raymond Sr. and Mary Svatos. In 1975, he married Peggy Kephart and enlisted in the United States Army. David loved cooking and baking and had worked as a cook for the Iowa City Public Schools. He enjoyed motorcycles, stock car racing, tractor pulls and fishing. David was a devoted family man and always looked forward to spending his weekends with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. David was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.
David is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Peggy Svatos; children, Cassandra Svatos, Bradley Svatos, Mindy Svatos and Tonya Svatos; grandchildren, Alyssa, Isaiah, Oden, Angela, David and Zayden; mother, Mary Svatos; siblings, Linda (Robert) Downs, Joe (Vicki) Svatos, Raymond (Donna) Svatos, Jr., Helen (Dave) Critchfield and Sandy Svatos; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Svatos, Sr.; sisters, Vicki and Phyllis; and his brother, Paul.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Glad Tidings Assembly of God 314 E. Army Post Road. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Glad Tiding Assembly of God Church. David will be laid to rest Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The Eye & Vermace Family
12/20/2016
So sorry to hear about David. Thoughts & Prayers sent to the Svatos family
Ben Saluri
12/20/2016
Have only had the privilege of knowing the Svatos for 4 years. David was a man of his word and also a very loving husband and dad. I extend my condolences to Peggy, Tanya and the rest of his family.
Mike and Joyce Vermace
12/20/2016
So sorry to hear about David. We extend our condolences to the entire Svatos family.
The James Family
12/19/2016
David was a very kind man. He will be missed. He was a great neighbor to us, it was nice to talk and visit with him and he was always very kind to our children. We extend our condolences to his Wife, their children, and to the grandchildren. RIP Dave.
Sandra Svatos (Bussey)
12/18/2016
I loved my brother very much. I know he is with the Lord and will always be in our hearts.
Andrea Janisse
12/18/2016
Uncle David was a wonderful man and a great, fun uncle. He will be missed!! Praying for his wife and kids! He is with Grandpa now may he be at peace??
Helen Critchfield
12/17/2016
We will miss our brother and uncle a lot. I know he is in a better place. Our Mom, myself, Dave (brother-in-law), Niece Mary, Nephew William express our condolences to his wife and children.
Joseph Svatos
12/16/2016
I love all of my brothers and sisters. My brother David will be greatly missed, but I know he is now with the Lord. I, my wife Vicki, our daughters Kristen Svatos, Sarah Gilkeyson, and Becky Hensley want to express our deepest condolences to Peggy, their children, and their grandchildren.