David Squires
November 13, 2009
David Guild Squires, 65, of Urbandale, passed away November 13, 2009 at his home.
He was born on May 25, 1944 and raised in Wheaton, Illinois the son of late Margaret and Emerson Squires. He was the middle of three brothers. David worked at Sidwell Company (St. Charles, IL) for 39 years in a variety of capacities, including vice president. In his role at Sidwell he worked very closely with the Iowa County Assessors and built lifelong friendships with many throughout the years.
Sports were a huge part of David's life. Growing up in the Chicago area he was a fan of both the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. In college sports, he was an avid Notre Dame fan, attending many games throughout the years. Once he moved to Iowa, he became a fan both of the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes. He was also a season ticket holder of the Iowa Cubs and attended many games.
David's personal life was also rich in the ways that he participated and gave back to the community. He was former president of the Rotary Club of Adel, IA, and attended West View Reformed Church with his wife, Mary Ann. He was an avid golfer and was a member of Hillcrest Country Club in Adel. Along with all of this, he was a prolific collector of almost anything — antique cameras, golf balls, die cast cars and tractors, as well as sports hats. More than anything David loved to spend time with his wife and family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ann, son and daughter in law, Stephen and Melissa Squires of Boston, MA; daughter Kelley Squires of Los Angeles, CA; daughter and son in law, Miranda and John Blair of Boone, IA; and brothers Steve of San Mateo, CA, and John of Yellowknife, Canada, as well as many grandchildren which he loved.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Urbandale Baptist Church, 6501 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa. Burial will take place at Wheaton Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.
A visitation with the family present will be held from 4-8 pm Tuesday November 17, 2009, at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mike
11/18/2009
Mary Ann,
As I joined everyone in celebrating David's life today, it was a truly uplifting moment for me. I am more certain than ever that God was with all of us today, and especially with you and your family. I hope that through your sorrow and tears that you know that God and David are nestled in your heart more than ever.
It was a tremendous celebration, and I was truly blessed to have known him. I don't have to tell you how proud you need to be of him as a husband, father, grandpa, brother, friend, and human being.
I hope that your journey to Wheaton goes/went well. Home is a wonderful place to be.
God's blessings!
Mike
Cidney Engberg (Cid)
11/18/2009
Sending my deepest sympathys to the family..
He was a good man and a friend to everyone, he shall be missed.
Mike
11/16/2009
Mary Ann,
Your family holds a special place in my heart. David was a great guy who smiled even in the toughest of times. You know God's love surrounds all of you as well during this difficult time; however, I am sure that David is smiling even in this tragic moment as well. He had a way of seeing the good in all.
God bless.
Mike and Sharman
Stephaney Jones-Vo
11/16/2009
Sending sincere thoughts and prayers of deep sympathy to his beautiful family; may it help you in some small way to know how much others care and were touched by his positive spirit and generosity.
Shannon Harken
11/16/2009
Mary Ann,
I was saddened to learn of your loss. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you. DO NOT WORRY about any work issues..It will be taken care of. Take care of yourself and I hope you find comfort in the numerous wonderful memories you have had over the past 40 years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Shannon
FRAN & ERNIE LUND
11/16/2009
MARY ANN - WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVE. HE IS A GREAT FRIEND, AND
WILL BE REMEMBERED. WE ARE LIVING IN A "SENIOR LIVING" FACILITY
IN MARION, IOWA. MOVED FROM WASHINGTON, IOWA, TO HIAWATHA, IOWA -
ADJACENT TO CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, TO BE "BETWEEN" OUR KIDS.... BUT
THEN THEY MOVED TO WISCONSIN & MISSOURI. DO HAVE TWO DAUGHTERS
STILL LIVING IN THE IOWA CITY, IOWA, AREA, ONE SON IN CALIFORNIA
AND ONE IN ILLINOIS. WE'VE SENT YOU COPIES OF PHOTOS WE HAD OF
DAVE. IF YOU'D LIKE ANY OF THEM ON "GLOSSY" REPRO, LET ME KNOW.
WE'LL MISS DAVE BUT DID REALLY ENJOY HIM WHILE HE WAS HERE.
HUGS & KISSES. FRAN & ERNIE LUND 3505 ENGLISH GLEN AVE. #241,
MARION,IOWA 52302