David "Twinkie" Curry
November 11, 2019
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David “Twinkie” Curry, 58, passed away at his home on November 11, 2019.
David was born May 13, 1961 in Des Moines to Joseph and Lois (Bailey) Curry. He graduated from North High School in 1980. David married Diane Koon on June 4, 1983. He was a route salesman and supervisor for Wonder Bread for many years and finished his career from Sara Lee. David enjoyed fishing, boating and camping. He was a “growing football fan” of his wife’s favorite teams and enjoyed going to the racetrack in Newton. Above all, David loved his family and having family gatherings. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
David is survived by his wife, Diane; children, Jason (Katie) Curry and Heather (Kris) Erdman; brother, Donald Curry; in-laws, Mel Koon, Dan (Kelley) Koon and Mary (Danny) Mattix; nephews, Ryan (Liz) and Ross Mattix; dog, Katie; and grandpuppy, Bodie; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law, Delwin and Margaret Koon.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation in loving memory of David.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Joey Burt
01/14/2020
I just heard this news today and this one hurts. Dave, you were like a father to me as a young man growing up with Jason. I have so many fond memories of my time with you and your family. You, Diane, Jason, and Heather were family to me. You probably didn't realize it at the time, but you made a profound impact on my life, at a weird and troubling time for adolescent me. I spent more time in your house for a few years than I did my own, thank you for that. Jason was one of my best friends growing up. The times we spent at Applebee's (You were a big shot with your own spot at the bar I still think of you when I drive past that south side Applebees), taking me along to sporting events and monster truck jams, teaching me about the dangers of reckless driving, and even buying me my first...well... I'll keep that between me, you, and Jason (My mom eventually found out though ha-ha). I wish I wouldn't have grown apart from your family, because you were such an amazing man. To Jason, Heather, Diane, and the entire Curry family, I am so deeply sorry for this loss. But know that the memory of your Dad lives on and will for lifetimes to come. Rest easy Dave.
Tom, Dee Dee, and Tonya Throckmorton
11/13/2019
Diane, Jason, and Heather: Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband and father. We have good memories of Dave who was a very wonderful, caring person, fun to be around, and a person who cared very much for his family.
Dan and Kelley Koon
11/13/2019
Words are never adequate in moments like these. Kelley and I will always have special memories of our treasured brother-in-law. We are privileged to have known Dave as a thoughtful, kindhearted person who, on occasion, could be a little cantankerous and bull-headed. The last two attributes, as his mother-in-law would often say, made him an honorary Croatian. An honor she only bestowed on a few select individuals. Someone once said There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Well miss Dave but well never forget what he meant to our family.